The statute purpose of the Institute for Biodiversity founded in 1990 is the production, application and dissemination of scientific findings, which have as a goal retaining, re-establishing the sustainable and fair-distribution use of biological diversity. The Institute is overall active in the area of biodiversity research. To fulfil the association's purpose, the ibn among other things undertake research work and compiles concepts and appraisals from the application of international and national legislation. The Institute co-ordinates a network of experts, who are professionally active with the analysis, planning and implementation of biodiversity related tasks.