i-BEC promotes a collaborative approach to sustainable management and protection of natural resources that fosters harmonious socio-economic development in Greece, the broader Balkan region and beyond. Specifically, i-BEC aims at:
- the scientific support with regards to the structures of government for implementing strategies and policies as well as for sustaining development at local, regional, national and international level
- the improvement of competiveness of the private sector through the sustainable use of natural resources in production processes and activities
- the sustainable management and protection of the environment and natural resources