Poland is making major strides in Antarctic research and conservation through infrastructure modernization, scientific initiatives, and renewed geopolitical engagement. Recent updates confirm the country’s growing leadership in polar science.

In May 2025, Poland completed the trial assembly of a new main building for the Henryk Arctowski Station. The structure, tested in Toruń using over 600 prefabricated components, will be shipped to King George Island later this year and fully installed by 2026. This marks a significant upgrade to one of Poland’s most important scientific outposts, operating continuously since 1977.

Meanwhile, the country has launched the five-year project “Antarctica under ORLEN’s Wings” in partnership with ORLEN and the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics.

The initiative aims to create a new Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA)—an ambitious move that supports global biodiversity goals. It also funds vital research tools, including drones and rescue equipment, while promoting public awareness through educational campaigns.

In East Antarctica, the A.B. Dobrowolski Station, dormant since 1979, was reactivated in 2022. Polish scientists have since reinstalled monitoring equipment and resumed geophysical surveys in this critical yet remote location.

Together, these developments reflect Poland’s strategy to reinforce its scientific presence, contribute to climate research, and play a more prominent role in international polar policy. As a member of the Antarctic Treaty and Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), Poland is aligning its national capabilities with global environmental priorities.