The mission of Cavanilles Institute of Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology is developing, implementing and training on scientific knowledge in the field of diversity and biological evolution through the following actions:

1. Fundamental research.
2. Applied research.
3. Researchers and specialists training.
4. Social dissemination of knowledge
5. Technical-scientific assistance to public and private entities.
6. Scientific advice

In developing its mission the Institute emphasizes the multidisciplinary theoretical and methodological integration.