Research activities at the Institute are aimed at fostering the development and effective implementation of Environmental Law. The result of the Institute's research can contribute, for example, to drafting new treaties and legislation, developing environmental policies, and providing advice to decision-makers. The Institute emphasizes the dissemination and publication of results of its research.

The Institute provides its legal support to citizens and NGOs, public institutions such government agencies and international organizations, and private institutions. IIDMA provides legal support to assist professionals of environmental auditing, engineering and technical consulting in the development of their tasks.

The Institute also works in drafting environmental laws and provides assistance in environmental administrative and court procedures.