- CCMS develops and examines scientific basis for sustainable coastal development and Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM).
- By developing programs and strategies, CCMS advocates for the implementation of the European Union (EU) Integrated Maritime Policy, Blue Growth Strategy, Concept for Circular Economy, European Green Deal, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030. and other EU strategies and concepts.
- Elaborating scientific basis and expertise to support implementation of Directive 2014/89/ of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 for Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP): defining indicators for analysis of marine space, studies of Land-Sea Interactions (LSI), identifying conflict and compatible coastal/marine human activities and environment, developing MSP plans.
- Developing long-term environmentally and economically balanced solutions for the protection and sustainable use of coastal and marine resources under climate changes.