Welcome to the

Arne Næss Institute

A School of Life

Photo by Austra Apsīte

The Arne Næss Institute is rooted in Nordic traditions of wisdom of the open air and lifelong learning. It builds on the legacy of ecosophy, the foundation laid by Arne Næss, who placed respect for life at the center of all deep inquiry and committed action.


The Arne Næss Institute is woven through gatherings, voices, and shared learning. Each project, each conversation, each step we take is Næss’s legacy coming to life.

Elders Gatherings

We unite the generations in their commitment to a thriving future for all life.

Leadership for a Living World

We cultivate tomorrow’s leaders in an era of change.

Radical Hope Podcast

We engage in deep dialogue, exploring how to navigate the uncertainties of the present moment.

Global Network

We weave our Arne Næss Institute inside global movement of schools.


Upcoming events you can participate in

January 15

Venue
New York, NY

February 15

Venue
New York, NY

March 15

Venue
New York, NY

Learn more

About us & the Arne Næss foundation

Learn more about the group of people and the foundation dedicated to continue the work of Arne Næss and the Philosophies he worked on.

About Arne Næss

Learn more about the group of people and the foundation dedicated to continue the work of Arne Næss and the Philosophies he worked on.

Photo by Austra Apsīte