Mission
The Council is composed of an international group of scholars engaged in research in Borneo. The Council's goals are described in greater detail on Schedule O.The Council's goals are to:(1) Promote scientific research in the social, natural, and medical sciences in Borneo; (2) Permit the research community, interested Borneo government departments, and others to keep abreast of ongoing research and its results; (3) Serve as a vehicle for drawing attention to urgent research and its results; (4) Coordinate the flow of information on Borneo research arising from many diverse sources; (5) Disseminate rapidly the initial results of research activity; and (6) Inform the interested public on research in Borneo.Other functions include providing counsel and assistance to research endeavors, conservation activities, and the practical application of research results.