Brasília, November 6, 2024 – During the 9th Steering Committee Meeting of the Amazonas Project: Regional Action in the Water Resources Area – Phase II, it was agreed to extend the Project’s term until December 2025. This decision, made with the participation of ACTO directors, the project team, and representatives from Brazil’s National Water and Basic Sanitation Agency (ANA) and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), reaffirms a strategic commitment to technical cooperation for sustainable water management across the Amazon Basin.
The Amazonas Project, coordinated by ANA in collaboration with ABC and the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO), marks a milestone in regional cooperation, uniting Amazon Basin countries – Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela – in the conservation of water resources. The project promotes knowledge sharing, technical capacity building, and the creation of a robust database on water resources and climate change, establishing a comprehensive network for hydrological and water quality monitoring across the region.
In its second phase, the project has made significant strides with the creation of the Amazon Hydrological Network (RHA) and the Water Quality Network (RQA), developed in partnership with ACTO member countries. These networks aim to standardize water quantity and quality monitoring protocols, allowing reliable comparisons and providing essential data for water conservation. Additionally, the project offers technical training to strengthen national institutions, contributing to more integrated and effective water governance across the Amazon.
With this extension, the Amazonas Project has planned new actions to consolidate its achievements. Initiatives include installing Data Collection Platforms (DCP) in Bolivia and Peru, scheduled for the dry season (from May to September 2025), enabling monitoring at strategic points in the basin. Another key aspect is the update of Network and Water Resource modules in the Situation Room, an essential structure for tracking indicators and providing rapid responses to critical events.
The extension of the Amazonas Project until December 2025 reinforces regional integration for water resource conservation in the Amazon. This initiative represents a critical step to ensure that the countries of the region continue working together to protect one of the planet’s most vital biomes, benefiting millions who directly depend on its water resources.
