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Organizations & Institutions

Below, find a comprehensive list of Organizations and Institutions actively engaged in addressing Arctic issues from various perspectives and fields of science as the environment, social science, economic development, geopolitics and more. Each Organization or Institution is portrayed with its logo and a short descriptive text. To view their individual webpage please click on their name.

Should your institution not be listed in our overview, please send your information to and we will be happy and honored to include the relevant information.

  • NORCE
    NORCE

    NORCE is an independent research institute that conducts research for both public and private sectors, to facilitate informed and sustainable choices for the future. It delivers research and innovation in energy, health care, climate, the environment, society and technology. Its solutions addresses key challenges for society and contributes to value creation on the local, national and global levels.

  • Northern Forum Foundation (NFF)
    Northern Forum Foundation (NFF)

    The purpose and objectives of the NFF is to raise funding, fund and support activities and projects that benefit sustainable development and contribute to better living for the people and peoples of the North and their societies.

    NFF emphasis is on supporting projects and activities, at a local and regional level, that contribute to our objectives, including in: education; culture; innovation; responsible business development; empowering the youth; health; sports; science and for the environment.

    NFF is working to achieve its purpose and objectives by raising funds based on its merits from the Global international community, private and public, including: individuals; organizations; associations; companies and governments; through funding applications, fundraising campaigns, sponsoring agreements and partnerships, executed in coherence with the objectives and strategy of the NFF.

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  • The Norwegian Food Research Institute (Nofima)
    The Norwegian Food Research Institute (Nofima)

    Nofima is a leading food research institute that conducts research and development for the aquaculture industry, the fishing industry and the food industry.

  • Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy (NIBIO)
    Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy (NIBIO)

    Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) is to contribute to food security and safety, sustainable resource management, innovation and value creation through research and knowledge production within food, forestry and other biobased industries.

  • Norwegian Meteorological Institute (NMI)
    Norwegian Meteorological Institute (NMI)

    The Norwegian Meteorological Institute forecasts weather, monitors the climate and conducts research. Since the institute was established in 1866, Norwegian meteorologists have figured prominently in the development of the discipline. The Norwegian Meteorological Institute is today a leading international centre of expertise.

  • Norwegian Polar Institute
    Norwegian Polar Institute

    The Norwegian Polar Institute is a directorate under the Ministry of the Climate and Environment. The Institute’s activities are focused on environmental management needs in the polar regions. It produces scientific knowledge, conduct mapping and provide professional and strategic advice to the Norwegian authorities. It is present in the Arctic and the Antarctic, operates research stations, carries out expeditions and is the owners of the research vessel Kronprins Haakon. The institute is the environmental authority for Bouvetøya and for Norwegian activity in Antarctica.

  • Orkustofnun (National Energy Authority)
    Orkustofnun (National Energy Authority)

    The National Energy Authority (NEA, Orkustofnun in Icelandic) operates for the benefit of society and in line with Iceland's energy policy. Its role is to create a transparent environment for energy matters, promote innovation and informed discussions, and provide expert advice to the authorities for the well-being of the general public.

    The mission of the NEA is to build knowledge in its areas of operation, such as energy production, utilization, and climate issues, practice efficient and transparent governance, as well as independent and rigorous supervision. The NEA emphasizes being visionary, reliable, and efficient.

    The NEA operates under the authority of the Ministry of the Environment, Energy, and Climate in accordance with laws and regulations pertaining to it. Additionally, the roles of the institution are stipulated in other laws.

  • Pacific Environment
    Pacific Environment

    Pacific Environment nurture the courage and creativity of local leaders to find new ways to protect all of us from climate breakdown, air pollution, water loss, and plastic waste. And it advocates strong protections for people and the planet at the highest international levels of government.

    Pacific Environment invests in grassroots leaders who are directly impacted by environmental harms because they have the passion and determination it takes to mobilize their communities and demand change. With every local win PE builds people power to press for national and global action on today’s most important environmental challenges.

  • Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR)
    Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR)

    Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) is responsible for advancing Canada’s knowledge of the Arctic, strengthening Canadian leadership in polar science and technology, and promoting the development and distribution of knowledge of other circumpolar regions, including Antarctica. POLAR operates the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) and conducts world-class cutting edge Arctic research out of this extraordinary facility.

  • Polar Law Institute
    Polar Law Institute

    The Polar Law programme at the University of Akureyri involves teaching by experts from the University of Lapland, the University of Tilburg, the University of Tromsø, the University of Tasmania, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, the National Museum of Natural History of France, the Arctic Council and the Stefansson Arctic Institute.

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