the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office, René Delcourt, has stated that no Belgian scientists would be sent to the station in 2017. The dispute was resolved on 9 June 2017 as a judgement ruled by the Belgian Council of State. Publicly announced on 30 June 2017 as the "Pax Antarctica", the settlement between the International Polar Foundation and the Belgian government includes the Belgian government fully owning the base, the International Polar Foundation receiving contracts to operate the base for the next six years, and a cessation of all legal proceedings. Research work resumed in November 2017, with 24 scientists from twelve countries expected at the base. See also Belgian Antarctic Program List of Antarctic research stations List of Antarctic field camps List of airports in Antarctica References External links Belgian Antarctic Research Station - Princess Elisabeth Station International Polar Foundation Belgian Polar Platform The Princess Elisabeth Polar Station: a case study on Constructalia Zero-Emissions Station A slideshow about the Princess Elisabeth Station, Allianz Knowledge, July 2008 COMNAP Antarctic Facilities COMNAP Antarctic Facilities Map The Pricess Elisabeth Station at Philippe Samyn and Partners Princess Ragnhild Coast Sustainable buildings and structures Outposts of Queen Maud Land Belgium and the Antarctic 2009 establishments in Antarctica