- Knowledge generation through research on key issues in natural resource and environmental management in the state
- Human Resource Development in the area through offering masters and diploma courses
- Capacity Building in research and teaching in the subject in a multidisciplinary perspective.
- Facilitate policy process in environmental management through dialogue between researchers and policy makers,networking, training and information dissemination.
- Establish contact/networking with national and international bodies for capacity building and research collaboration and information sharing.
- Function as a advisory/supporting body for the Department of Environment and Climate Change, GoK
