Our mission is to promote the understanding, conservation and sustainable use of Namibian plants for the benefit of all. Objectives The NBRI's main objectives are to: to collect and maintain plant material and data according to international standards, collaborating with external organisations and programmes, where appropriate; to provide high quality, efficient services through needs-driven, plant-related research; to promote cost awareness and the careful and efficient utilisation of funds; to fulfil our core functions whilst providing a wide range of services which are utilised by a large variety of users; to support training and development of staff.