IAP is committed to studying and exploring new laws governing the interactions between physical, chemical and biological processes in the atmosphere and other spheres of the Earth system, and striving to advance theories, methods and the provision of technology to facilitate the monitoring and forecasting of weather, climate and environmental conditions.

With a focus on both the world’s scientific and technological frontiers and Chinese national strategic needs, the IAP’s research supports the development of meteorology, marine resources, the ecological environment, agriculture, aerospace, water conservation, resources, healthcare, and other industries, making new, fundamental, strategic and forward-looking contributions to disaster prevention and mitigation, the response to global changes, and the sustainable development of economy and society.