Conservation of Renewable Natural Resources
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According to the thematic approach, the issue of conservation, protection and sustainable use of renewable natural resources has as objective the contribution to sustainable development and sustainable life and the maintenance of a clean and healthy environment, establishing the following sub-themes:
Forests. The objective of this subtopic is integrated and integral sustainable forest management and conservation that result in real benefits for local populations.
Water resources. Its objective is to Support the development and dissemination of a reference framework for efficient, integrated and comprehensive water resources management to promote increased access to water resources and its services by the population, especially sanitation, as a measure to improve the quality of life of Amazonian populations.
Management, monitoring and control of wild flora and fauna species endangered by trade. The objective of this subtopic is to strengthen institutional and technical capacity in the Amazon countries from a regional perspective to manage, monitor and control wild flora and fauna species endangered by trade.
Protected Areas. The objective of this subtopic is to strengthen management in national protected area systems with an ecosystem approach and contribute to biodiversity conservation in a regional context. Member Countries are being supported in the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Sustainable use of biodiversity and promotion of biotrade. The objective is to promote sustainable biodiversity use and conservation through regional actions that favor trade and investments in biodiversity products in the Member Countries of ACTO, with emphasis on value adding in the country of origin and fair and equitable benefit sharing, giving priority to local development and food safety. This is another sub-item that is related to the CBD guidelines.
Research, technology, and innovation in Amazon biodiversity. The objective of this subtopic is to strengthen and develop knowledge and scientific, technological and innovation capabilities, as well as to incorporate the knowledge, expertise, and traditional practices for the conservation and the sustainable use of the Amazonian biodiversity.
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The challenge of sustainable management for Transboundary Aquifer in Colombia and Brazil
The two cities of Leticia in Colombia and Tabatinga in Brazil are just 20 minutes away on foot via the Avenue of Friendship (Avenida de la...
Water security in the cities of La Paz and El Alto
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Second Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Amazon Basin Project
With the participation of the Focal Points of the 8 ACTO Member Countries that are part of the Project for the Implementation of the...
Secretary General of ACTO will chair the Regional Workshop on Monitoring Water Resources in the Amazon Basin
Alexandra Moreira, Secretary General of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) will chair the Regional Workshop on Monitoring...
Vice-chancellor of Peru visits ACTO headquarters
The Secretary General of ACTO, Alexandra Moreira, received the visit of the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, Ambassador Ignacio...
The Secretary General of ACTO holds meeting with the French Minister of Foreign Affairs and Brazilian and French researchers
The Secretary General of ACTO, Alexandra Moreira, held a meeting with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Catherine...