The High North Center for Business and Governance, also known as the Northern Area Center, is an academic center located in Bodø. The center was established in 2007 and aims to promote research, education and communication about the Arctic. It focuses particularly on sustainable development and business opportunities in the northern regions, and works in collaboration with business, public bodies and other actors.
The center annually organizes the High North Dialogue conference, which aims to promote dialogue on sustainable development. In addition, the center offers master's programs and courses in sustainable management and arctic perspectives. The High North Center for Business and Governance also publishes High North News, an independent online newspaper covering topics related to the Arctic.
