The Academy’s Board

The Board, as the dynamic custodian of the Academy's assets, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding and ensuring the smooth functioning of operations. Tasked with steering the Academy towards its mission, the Board meticulously crafts and executes a variety of programs and activities. To maintain momentum and oversight, the Board convenes for a minimum of two essential meetings annually.

  • Ole Arve Misund, The Norwegian Polar Institute (2025-2028)

    Helene R. Langehaug, The Nansen Centre (2025-2028)

    Johannes Schweitzer (2024-2027)

Grete K. Hovelsrud

President

Professor Emerita, Nordland Research Institute and Nord University

Gunnar Sand

Board Member

Vice President, Projects, SINTEF

Brit Lisa Skjelkvåle

Deputy Board Member

Director, Natural History Museum, University of Oslo (UiO)

Bjørn Kaltenborn

Vice President

Senior Research Scientist, Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA)

Gudmund Hernes

Board Member

Professor and researcher, Fafo

Professor II, BI Norwegian School of Management

Jøran Idar Moen

Board Member

Director, The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)

Lise Øvreås

Board Member

Professer, University of Bergen (UiB)