Polar Bears International
Tundra Connections
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Conservation through research and education.
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We are committed to polar bears and arctic habitat conservation through support for scientific research and educational outreach programs. Learn more.
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PBI is helping to lead a workshop on managing human-polar bear conflicts, which are increasing as the sea ice melts, citing Churchill as a successful model. (more)
Ready for a front-row seat on the tundra? You won't want to miss our daily video updates from Churchill, "The Polar Bear Capital of the World," November 16th-26th, 2009. (more)
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and Polar Bears International (PBI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to educate zoos and aquarium visitors on the impacts of climate change on polar bears and their habitat. (more)
One of our Leadership Camp graduates is involved with a group that is making grants to increase student engagement in environmental learning and action. The deadline to apply is November 20, 2009.
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Scientists encountered warmer than expected temperatures and thinner than expected ice on the first-ever icebreaker expedition to the polar basin. (more)
Greenland, Canada, and Nunavut have signed an historic agreement that will help conserve their shared population of polar bears. (more)
October 24th is International Day of Climate Action. Start an action and see
activities near you. (more)
The Obama administration is designating more than 200,000 square miles in Alaska and off its coast as "critical habitat" for polar bears, an action that could add restrictions to future offshore drilling for oil and gas. (more)
The White House has completed its review of proposed habitat protections for the polar bear, clearing the Interior Department to introduce the regulations. (more)
Our live "Tundra Connections" webcasts and videoconferences began October 19th from the tundra near Churchill and will continue through November 12th. Join us for real-time sessions with scientists and educators--with polar bears just outside! (more)
The keepers who took part in our Leadership Camp have created a program called "Acres for the Atmosphere" to combat carbon emissions. Learn more in their group blog. (more)
Close encounters with hungry polar bears have increased dramatically along the North Slope in recent years. Scientists says that the bears follow the coastline after they're driven ashore by melting sea ice.
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Our Leadership Camp students have returned from Churchill to their home communities, fired up and ready to inspire change. Read their group blog for more about their experience. (more)
Help the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) and Polar Bears International (PBI) by planting trees in our nation's forests to help fight global warming and improve the habitat of polar bears and many other species. (more)