1. To contribute for the development of scientific research and national scientific poly in the earth sciences domain;
2. To develop programmes and projects of scientific research and technological progress;
3. To cooperate with other institutions through scientific exchanges;
4. To publicise the results obtained by the research and by the technological development;
5. To develop training of young researchers at the post-graduation level;
6. To promote scientific and technological literacy to students and general public.
ICT statutes (pdf in portuguese)