Science and Innovation

Thematic Axes

Science and innovation are fundamental to building a new model of sustainable development — one that unites scientific knowledge and traditional wisdom.

Through this axis, ACTO promotes regional cooperation in science, technology, education, and innovation, strengthening local capacities and supporting evidence-based decision-making.

The objective is to address climate and socio-environmental challenges, avoid the point of no return, and foster development in harmony with the forest and its peoples.

Lines of action

Strengthen regional cooperation in science, technology, innovation, education, and knowledge management, with an intercultural and territorial approach.
Establish the Amazon Intergovernmental Technical-Scientific Panel, integrating experts and Indigenous leaders to generate knowledge and guide regional policies.
Reinforce environmental education networks and promote educational strategies that connect communities, schools, and research institutions.
Resume cooperation with the Association of Amazonian Universities (UNAMAZ), expanding research and academic mobility in the region.
Create cooperation mechanisms for the development of technical and scientific capacities and for knowledge exchange.
Promote the sharing of best practices on the sustainable use of biodiversity and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits.
Value Amazonian cultural expressions, recognizing the role of art, identity, and tradition as integral components of regional knowledge.