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Presentation of the proposal for the Indigenous Peoples Module of the Amazon Regional Observatory to Member Countries
With welcoming remarks, the Executive Director of ACTO, Ambassador Carlos Lazary, inaugurated the workshop for the creation of the Indigenous Peoples Module of the Amazon Regional Observatory (ARO). The event brought together representatives of foreign ministries,...
The technical report on the illegal trade of five Amazonian species listed in CITES was released
The study was carried out within the scope of the ACTO Amazon Regional Observatory. The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization presented the potential and results of the Amazon Regional Observatory at a parallel event held during the 19th Conference of the Parties to...
Increases the number of tree species listed on CITES
More than 150 tree species have been included in Appendix II, with more than 80% of these species being endemic to the Americas. “As you know, the effective implementation of CITES contributes to the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the world's forests...