Sharing the world to better protect it

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We explore to understand. Life Expeditions ventures into some of the world's most remote environments to gain a deeper understanding of our planet and how to better preserve it.

We adventure with purpose. Through films, photography and storytelling we share what we learn with younger generations and raise awareness of the fragility of nature.

We are not alone. Thousands of people follow our adventures and we collaborate with brands from all over the world.

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To live nature is to want to protect it

Life Expeditions is a Belgian nonprofit that stands for the protection of the environment, the fight against climate change, climate justice and the preservation of living worlds. Through committed expeditions, we explore and document the planet to forge an emotional bond between people and nature.

We believe that when we live nature, tell its stories and truly understand it, the desire to protect it is born. Through storytelling and educational tools, we turn science and the field into narratives that inform, transmit and inspire action.

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Education

We turn our expeditions into learning material for schools, young people and curious minds. Through workshops, talks and live videos, students can follow our journeys throughout the year.

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Students learning through expedition stories

Expedition planning and research materials

Support

Organizing an expedition and getting the right equipment can feel intimidating for beginners. We have years of gear and field experience. For the right project, we lend equipment, help with planning and stay involved from start to finish.

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Gear Lab

Lab tests miss what real expeditions reveal. Nature is wild and unpredictable. We made it our laboratory. We partner with brands worldwide to test equipment in extreme conditions and share clear field results in the Gear Lab.

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Conferences

Through our polar expeditions, we share powerful human experiences and lessons that resonate far beyond adventure, for companies, organizations and public events.

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THE TEAM

Merlin Cerise

Founder & President

Entrepreneur and Polar Explorer

Harold Sorel

Vice-President & Logistics

Software Developer & Adventurer

Nicolas Sanchez

Member & Youth Leader

Polar Guide

Our other projects

Life Expeditions is not only about expeditions. We also do photography, filmmaking, organise trips and much more.

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For partnerships, press, school projects, or expedition questions, one of us will gladly reply.

info@life-expeditions.com @life-expeditions Merlin Cerise

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L’explorateur bruxellois Merlin Cerise raconte son dernier voyage en Arctique

Focus à présent sur une aventure hors du commun : celle de Merlin Cerise, un explorateur polaire bruxellois...

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Deux Bruxellois partent en expédition au Svalbard pendant un mois, à ski et en totale autonomie

Le départ se fera le 27 février, pour arriver à Longyearbyen le 1er mars. L’expédition débutera le 3 mars, pour une durée de 25 jours...

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Aurian a bravé deux fois le cercle polaire arctique : "Je pense qu’on sort grandi de ce genre d’expérience"

Aurian n’a pas froid aux yeux. D’ailleurs, il n’a pas froid tout court. L’aventure en terres polaires, il adore ça...

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Merlin Cerise, raconter l’Arctique pour mieux le protéger

Photographe et explorateur polaire, Merlin Cerise sillonne les terres arctiques pour documenter leur beauté...

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Merlin, un jeune Belge de 29 ans, part en expédition pour l’Arctique afin d’avertir sur le dérèglement climatique

Il a 29 ans, il est Belge et mardi prochain il prendra la direction de l’arctique, pour une expédition de 35 jours...

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Projection documentaire: “80 Degrés Nord”

Le Rayon Vert a le plaisir de projeter le documentaire d’Aurian Merlin Cerise et de Gaël Loicq

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Livre photos d'une première expédition polaire

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Crossing Greenland: A call for scientific partnershipc

Making polar science sustainable and ensuring that the results are accessible and understandable to the general public are two...

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80 Degrés Nord : deux Bruxellois à la découverte du Svalbard

Une expédition polaire de 22 jours dans l’archipel norvégien Svalbard, l’une des zones habitées les plus au nord de la planète...