Polar Bears International

@polarbearsinternational.org

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Polar Bears International is the only nonprofit dedicated solely to the conservation of polar bears and the sea ice habitat they depend upon.

Aerial view of a polar bear traveling on sea ice
A polar bear on an ice floe with text saying, "What happens in the Arctic, doesn't stay in the Arctic"
The Arctic is not beyond your influence.
A polar bear walking amongst snow-covered mountains
A polar bear mom and her two cubs wander into a weather station
A polar bear sleeping on the snow-covered ground
A large polar bear on sea ice with a carcass in front of it
A polar bear cub during summer on a green tundra with fireweed flowers and the text, "Happy Earth Day"
PBI postdoctoral fellow Dr. Ruth Rivkin led the first-ever synthesis of polar bear evolutionary research, confirming that polar bears are not genetically adapting to climate change. The resulting dataset will empower wildlife managers to incorporate genetics in conservation planning. Impact of this work: Any effort to conserve polar bears begins with an in-depth understanding of their life history and needs. Foundational research is essential to that effort.
Photo of polar bears on sea ice with the text, "Expanding renewable energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels is critical for polar bears because sea ice loss from climate change is their greatest global threat. Expanding renewable energy can also be a solution for other obstacles people around the world are facing, like managing oil price shocks and boosting energy security. What’s good for polar bears can be good for people, too."
A polar bear sleeping on its side
Polar bear mom and cub with the text, "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you"
A mother polar bear and her two young cubs with the text, "Help Protect Moms and Cubs. International Polar Bear Day, February 27."
A polar bear mom with her young cubs climbing on her with the text, "International Polar Bear Day, February 27"
A polar bear with the badges for the Candid. Platinum Seal of Transparency 2026 and the Charity Navigator 4-star charity designations.
You’re as important to me as sea ice. With love, Polar Bears
A polar bear cub licks its mother's nose with the words "Happy Valentine's Day"
A polar bear mother and her young twin cubs emerge from their maternal den.
The glacier edge meets the open sea with rugged mountain peaks in the background in Svalbard, Norway
A photo of a polar bear mom and her cub with the words, "Sending peace, love, and bear hugs, From all of us at Polar Bears international"
Together, we can protect polar bears and people. Polar bear Week, November 2nd-8th
Join us for a live chat from the tundra! Fat is Fit — Polar Bear Diets on Thursday, October 30, 12 pm CT
Join us for a live chat from the tundra! "A Celebration of Polar Bears — Updates from the Field." Thursday, October 23, 12 pm CT
Join us for a Tundra Connections webcast, "Tools for Schools — Motivating Action." Wednesday, October 22, 1pm CT
Join us for a live chat from the tundra! "Bye Bye, Buggy One!" Tuesday, October 21, 12:30 pm CT