The objectives of this centre are:
(i) Be a knowledge centre that fosters learning and builds capacity for audit of issues relating to environment and sustainable development.
(ii) Promote mainstreaming environment concerns among government agencies and public auditors.
(iii) Undertake research that informs the processes in audit as well as governance structures related to these issues.
(iv) Be an information hub on environment, sustainable development and audit related issues for wide dissemination and use.
(v) Build partnerships with SAIs and other organisations working in this area for knowledge and experience sharing.
(vi) Develop a modern institution which is efficient, effective and adaptable, adopting best management practices.