To promote the protection of biological diversity in the Eastern Arc Mountains, targeting priority areas of significant diversity.

To promote the mitigation and adaptation to impacts of climate change in the Eastern Arc Mountains.

To promote the involvement of the local communities in the conservation and sustainable management of the natural resources and biodiversity of the Eastern Arc Mountains and to assist them in benefiting from such preservation and sustainable management.

To ensure benefits, whether financial, technical or material arising from the Trust’s activities, pass to local communities in its areas of operation.

To provide long-term reliable support for projects and research which promote the conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of natural resources in the Eastern Arc Mountains and contribute to the promotion of the economic and social welfare of the communities in the area.

To promote the collection and dissemination of information and advice concerning the Eastern Arc Mountains and their global conservation value.

To engage in fund-raising activities to obtain resources that shall finance the objectives of the Trust.

To co-operate with any person or organization with objectives similar to those of the Trust.

To provide liaison between government agencies, civil society and the private sector in conservation and environment matters.

As an insubstantial part of the activities of the Trust and only to the extent permitted by a public charity organization, to advocate for policies, regulations and laws that are designed to promote sustainable development and conservation.

To enter into covenants or agreements, including but not limited to; joint management agreements, leases; and licenses with other identified stakeholders, including local communities, central and local governments, the business community, the private sector, and individuals, over any land and immovable property as may have been acquired by the Trust, PROVIDED ALWAYS that such agreements shall be in the long-term interests of the Trust.