The work of the Centre will initially be focused on the issues of main interest for Montenegro. One of objectives will be gradual gathering of countries in the region with similar interests – both as partners and beneficiaries. One of major functions of the Centre will be to make additional link between science and decision making processes. The Board of directors emphasized the importance of establishing cooperation between the Center and the National Council for Sustainable Development and Climate Change, in particular on sustainable resource management," said Minister Gvozdenović.

Initially, UNDP will carry out the operations of the Center, monitored by the Board of Directors with the Minister of Sustainable Development as chair. Members of the Board will be Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Minister of Economy, Adviser to the Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs and UNDP Resident Representative to Montenegro. One of Center's main activities in 2014 will be to clearly define the process of gradual transition towards its future legal status.

"UNDP in Montenegro has initiated the establishment of the Center for Sustainable Development as a contribution to balanced environmental management and economic and regional development in Montenegro. We will rely on our experience gained through years of work in the field of economy and environmental protection in the country and at the global level,"