Dear Polar Community,
As the world around us is wrapped in sparkling lights and quiet moments, we at Polar Journal also look back on an extraordinary year – one filled with fascinating insights, moving stories, and new perspectives from the most remote regions of our planet. Since taking over the platform in November 2025, we have explored together with you the majestic beauty of the Arctic and Antarctic, engaged with scientific discoveries, societal challenges, and the vibrant life in and around the polar regions, and repeatedly paused to reflect on how precious and fragile these extraordinary regions truly are.
We thank you wholeheartedly for your trust, your curiosity, and your generous support – whether through comments, sharing articles, your feedback, or simply by accompanying us regularly on these polar journeys.
On behalf of the entire editorial team, we wish you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas, restful holidays, and time filled with warmth, joy, and reflection. May the coming year bring you good health, inspiring discoveries, and many magical moments.
With warm regards,
Your Polar Journal Team
Rosamaria Kubny
Heiner Kubny
Marcel Schütz