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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
Leaders Back Tropical Forests Fund at Bogotá Summit
The defense of the Amazon dominated the Summit of Amazonian Countries, held from August 18 to 22 in the Colombian capital. Brazil used the...
Amazon on Alert: Regional Leaders Call for Global Action and Unite front for the jungle Protection
Bogotá, August 22, 2025 (@OCTAnews) – Aware of the importance—and urgency—of protecting the vast Amazon Basin, the presidents of the...
Amazonian Presidents Approve the Bogotá Declaration, with Initiatives to Strengthen Forest preservation
Bogotá, August 22, 2025 (@OCTAnews) – Following the 5th Meeting of Presidents of the States Party to the Amazon Cooperation Treaty (ACT),...
OTCA Gives Historic Green Light to Indigenous Rights in the Amazon
Bogotá, August 21, 2025 (@OCTAnews) – The eight member countries of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (OTCA) approved by...
Amazon Nations’ Foreign Ministers Advance Bogotá Declaration for Forest Protection
Bogotá, August 21, 2025 (@OCTAnews) – On Thursday, ahead of the Fifth Summit of Amazonian Presidents, the Foreign Ministers of the eight...
ACTO leads regional agenda at Extraordinary Meeting of the Amazon Cooperation Council
Bogotá, August 21, 2025 (@OCTAnews) – Martín von Hildebrand, Secretary General of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO),...