Conservation
Research
Exploration
The Emil G. Racoviţă Foundation for Science and Exploration in Extreme Environments was brought to life by the desire of the founders to honor the legacy of Emil G. Racoviță. Its goal is to support and promote scientific research, nature conservation and the environment, fostering international and inter-cultural collaboration.
"Once upon a time, there were 19 men who embarked on a small and flimsy ship to explore the South Pole. They were neither rich, nor powerfull, nor famous, but they understood their goals and knew what awaited them. And, once there, they made mistakes and fell prey to their human weaknesses, but they worked as best as they knew how and did their best. And they returned only 17, with the belief that the death of their two poor companions and their own sufferings were not completely in vain, since they were able to add a small pebble to the foundation of science, to the core of truth and justice that is the humanity's guiding light toward better times."
An exhibition of photography and artefacts from the Belgian Antarctic Expedition (1897-1899) including a special exhibit by Romanian Scientist, Emil Racoviță on loan from the Vaslui Museum, Romania. The event includes a panel discussion on "Legacies of Belgica: 125 Years of Polar Science and Exploration", featuring Dr. Oana Marcu and Dr. Sarah Pickman.
In parallel, from June to November, Museum MAS in Antwerp presents the Belgica's polar pioneers, an exhibition that includes Racoviță's original travel journal, on loan from Museum Antipa, Bucharest.
