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We promote cooperation, the sustainable development of the Amazon Region and the well-being of its inhabitants with the aim of reducing existing the asymmetries among the Member Countries as well as within the countries.
- We promote the implementation of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty (ACT) and the objectives and actions defined in the Amazonian Strategic Cooperation Agenda (ASCA).
- We promote a common strategic vision and articulated actions for the sustainable and harmonious development of the Amazon Region.
- We facilitate the exchange and cooperation among Member Countries promoting sustainable development of the Amazon Region in order to improve the quality of life of its inhabitants.
- We promote the strengthening of the rights of indigenous peoples, local communities and other tribal communities, and the empowerment of women in the Amazon Region.
- We promote knowledge management to achieve sustainable development in the Amazon Region.
We consolidate ACTO cooperation and coordination with other organizations and entities, on strategic topics for the Amazon. - We strengthen regional information monitoring processes, the exchange of initiatives and good practices, promoting mechanisms and instruments to achieve sustainable development of the Amazon Region.
- We promote the effective management of information, knowledge and innovation on key issues to improve decision-making in the Amazon Region.
- We propose and implement regional actions and measures inherent to ACTO’s mission and the priorities of the Member Countries.
We execute and coordinate strategic regional activities, programs, and projects in accordance with the mandates of the Member Countries. - We promote technical cooperation and capacity building in the Member Countries based on their requirements.
- We promote the visibility of the region in the framework of global agreements.
- We channel resources from international cooperation to the Amazon region.
- We promote the execution of strategic agreements with other regional and international entities to strengthen sustainable development in the Amazon Region.
News
ACTO Foreign Ministers approve the Paramaribo Declaration and reinforce their commitment to the Amazon
Paramaribo, February 3, 2025 – The Foreign Affairs Ministers and high-level representatives of the States Parties of the Amazon...
Suriname to host the XV Ministers of Foreign Affairs of ACTO
Brasília, January 31, 2025 – On February 3, the city of Paramaribo, Suriname, will host the XV Meeting of Foreign Affairs of the Amazon...
ACTO strengthens international alliances for the protection of the Amazon
A new space for strategic coordination aims to align investments and strengthen international cooperation in the region. Brasília, January...
Event to discuss model forest law for the Pan-Amazon in Brasília
Brasília.- On January 27 and 28, 2025, Brasília will host two internationally significant events focused on forest preservation, organized...
Amazon in Action: First RAMIF Technical Group Meeting Begins in Brasília
Brasília, December 10 – With a strong call to action, the first Regional Workshop of the Technical Working Group of the Amazon Network for...
Fire Management: ACTO Presents its Strategic Plan at the Regional Dialogue in Chile
Santiago, November 28—Santiago, Chile, hosted the Regional Policy Dialogue on Disaster Risk Management (DRP) on November 26 and 27, 2024....