The motivation of the foundation of ISB was to bring together scientists working in the field of Biometeorology, who are interested in environmental and ecological problems. At that time the general interest in these issues was developing all over the world and the scientists in these fields were rather isolated. The purpose of ISB today is to provide one international organization for the promotion of interdisciplinary collaboration of meteorologists, physicians, physicists, biologists, climatologists, ecologists and other scientists and to promote the development of Biometeorology. ISB is based on individual membership.
Membership is open to all persons with academic training and degree.
The Society as a community of scientists with similar interests fulfils an important role in providing information, expertise and advice to international organizations requesting this assistance.