What We Do
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Our Impact

Your generosity makes our research, education and advocacy work possible.

Making a Difference

At Polar Bears International, our mission is to conserve polar bears and the sea ice they depend on. We work to address both short and long-term threats to polar bears to ensure they roam the sea ice for generations to come. Explore our latest Annual Report and our quarterly impact reports below for highlights of our recent accomplishments.

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Why Support Polar Bears International?

We believe you deserve to know how your generosity is making a difference. That's why we openly share our annual impact reports, audited financial statements, and IRS Form 990s. Year after year, Polar Bears International earns top ratings for transparency, financial stewardship, and conservation impact. Your investment supports world-class science, innovative coexistence solutions, policy leadership, and global education, helping secure a future where polar bears can thrive on their sea ice home for generations to come.

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Explore Our Impact

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Our Impact

Polar Bears International Expands Leadership Team with New Senior Director of Development

Welcoming Sarah Smith

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Article | 2 min | Sep 8, 2026

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Our Impact

Arctic Sea Ice Day 2026 Press Release

Polar Bears International Launches Its First-Ever Svalbard Polar Bear Tracker on Arctic Sea Ice Day

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Article | 7 min | Jul 16, 2026

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Human-Polar Bear Coexistence

Bear-dar Prevents a Surprise Encounter with Polar Bears

An innovative AI radar system has successfully prevented an encounter between people and polar bears for the first time.

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Article | 2 min | Jun 11, 2026