The CMC was founded to provide a coordinated, global response to the growing problems created by cluster munitions and other ERW.

The CMC is an inclusive coalition open to non-governmental organisations, community groups and professional associations, which support the aims, policy objectives and overall programme of action of the coalition.

The Cluster Munition Coalition will be governed by a small steering committee and will have a number of sub-groups working on various aspects of the ERW issue.