CAFF has five core objectives:
Monitoring of Arctic biodiversityConservation of Arctic species and their habitatsConsider the establishment of protected areasConservation of nature outside protected areas Integration of conservation objectives and measures for economic sectors of the society
It is possible to successfully conserve the natural environment and allow for economic development, but this requires solid baseline data on long-term status and trends of Arctic biodiversity, habitats and ecosystem health. CAFF’s projects provide data for informed decision making in resolving conflicts which are now arising in trying to both conserve the natural environment and permit regional growth.