Women in Polar Science (WiPS) is an initiative aiming to build a network for connecting and supporting women working in the polar regions. The series ”100 Polar Women” portraits women from all over the world who are working in various fields of polar science. Within this series one gets a glimpse of their experience and views on the world. Their disciplines range from marine biology, wildlife conservation, atmospheric science to international law. They have plenty to say and showcase their passion for the polar regions through their profiles.

The women are asked three questions about the work they do, what keeps them going and what is their message to the world. Check out this great series for the journeys of empowering and inspiring women in polar sciences.

If scrolling through the profiles, you might come across these inspiring women from the Dutch polar research landscape:

• Ingeborg Klarenberg, PhD – Plant and microbial ecology & conservation ecology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• Rúna Magnússon, PhD – Permafrost and tundra ecology, Wageningen University
• Yousra Makanse, PhD Candidate – Antarctic Tourism, Wageningen University
• Eva Horovcáková – Social Sciences, Communications, European Polar Board
• Renuka Badhe, PhD – Executive Director, European Polar Board