In 200,000 years of existence, man has broken a balance made of nearly 4 billion years of evolution of the Earth. The price to pay is heavy, but it is too late to be pessimistic: humanity has barely ten years left to reverse the trend, realize its inordinate exploitation of the Earth's riches, and change its consumption pattern.

We believe that, to develop the most optimal cleanup technologies, it is essential that we truly understand the problem. Unfortunately, very little is known about the properties and dynamics of ocean plastic pollution – this is why we invest in scientific research. By understanding the sources, transport, and fate of plastic in the ocean, we create the foundation onto which we develop our cleanup solutions.

Climatologist Marek Lahoda spoke about Global Twilight and Clarification at the latest Science Straw. How do we measure sunlight and why should we really care? Marek knows the video will tell.

The Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest annual international gathering on the Arctic, attended by more than 2000 participants from 60 countries. In addition to the annual Assemblies, the Arctic Circle organizes Forums on specific areas of Arctic cooperation.

Interreg Europe helps regional and local governments across Europe to develop and deliver better policy. By creating an environment and opportunities for sharing solutions, we aim to ensure that government investment, innovation and implementation efforts all lead to integrated and sustainable impact for people and places.

Our poles are some of the earth's last remaining wildernesses. And yet just as we are beginning to understand these extraordinary places, they are changing fast.