Conducts research in the Arctic, the Antarctic and at temperate latitudes. It coordinates Germany's polar research programme and provides other institutions with the facilities, equipment and logistics needed for polar expeditions.

Information about Russian research in the polar continents in the areas of geophysics, ice conditions and weather. Page includes photos and institute history.

An interdisciplinary journal providing original research on the Polar regions. Includes abstracts, index, subscription information. It does not provide the full-text of articles.

Research focuses on the role of cold regions in the global climate system. Includes publications, conferences, links to related sites.

Based in London, Bristol and Cambridge, the Centre researches and studies processes at the Earth's Poles. Includes research projects, publications, seminars, meetings, conferences, links, contact details, staff lists.

Italian organization. Resources, collaborations, news, services, press, and relevant links.

Essays on key environmental issues by respected Arctic scientists.

Preserving the history of America’s polar explorations (especially in the Antarctic), telling the story of the Coast Guard and Navy icebreakers and providing educational resources including afloat training.

Focus for research into the meteorology and climatology of the Arctic and Antarctic.

Japanese facility that researches polar meteorology, glaciology, oceanography, geology, marine and terrestrial biology, ecology, and Antarctic meteorites. Includes information on facilities, publications, and joint research.

Office of polar programs concerned with scientific research, and operational support of that research.

NSF programs for support of scientific research in the Arctic and Antarctic.

Information and referral center supporting polar and cryospheric research. Education resources, the NSIDC data catalog and an image gallery.