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.

  • Bo Andersen (2024-2026)

    Jørgen Berge (2023-2025)

    Johannes Schweitzer (2024-2026)

Grete K. Hovelsrud

President

Professor in Environmental Sociology, Nord University

Research Director, Nordland Research Institute

Gunnar Sand

Board Member

Vice President, Projects, SINTEF

Bjørn Kaltenborn

Vice President

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

Hanne Sagen

Board Member

Research Leader/Senior Researcher,

Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center

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)