CERD, as a not-for-profit organization, has been setup to be promoted as an institution of excellence contributing to collective efforts towards sustainable development through research, education, action, and outreach through partnerships and alliances. CERD has been mandated to focus its work on environment and climate change, natural resources management, disaster risk management, regional development needs and human development for the welfare of communities at large. CERD is registered as a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882 vide registration No. 784/2015-16/4/128 having its registered Office in Delhi.
To be an institution of excellence that contributes resilient and sustainable development through research, education and community action through collective efforts in partnership with communities, governments, private sector and international networks and organisations.
