The aims of GNDRI are to

provide mechanisms and tools for the exchange of information by and among the participating institutions


plan and carry out institutional training, teaching, and student and faculty exchange for promoting dryland research


provide scientific information and advice to policy makers in multilateral, global forums for dryland research advocacy, such as the UNCCD, and


cooperate in the above activities and exchange information with professional networks of individuals working in areas of dryland science and policy advice.