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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
Indigenous Leaders of the Amazon Gather in Ecuador as Part of the Amazon Regional Platform Creation Project
Indigenous Leaders of the Amazon Gather in Ecuador to Tackle Climate Change This Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10, Tena,...
ACTO and PAHO Strengthen Public Health Cooperation in the Amazon with Framework Agreement
Today, October 3rd, The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) signed a Framework...
The Second Amazon Regional Meeting for the Construction of the Regional Platform for Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change has begun
The Second Regional Dialogue Meeting on "Progress and Challenges in the Construction of the Amazon Platform for Indigenous Peoples" has...
OTCA Holds Second Regional Dialogue Meeting on the Amazon Platform of Indigenous Peoples
The Second Regional Dialogue Meeting on Progress and Challenges in the Construction of the Amazon Regional Platform of Indigenous Peoples,...
Traditional Knowledge Exchange Meeting of Peoples and Nationalities indigenous people associated with climate change in the Amazon of Suriname, from the project “Creation of the Amazonian Regional Platform of Indigenous Peoples” within the framework of ACTO
Next Monday, September 23, 2024, ACTO will hold the national workshop: Exchange Meeting on Traditional Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and...
IBAMA and ACTO hold international technical mission to combat deforestation in the Amazon
The event will include representatives from Amazonian countries and will be supported by UNODC From September 23 to 28, 2024, Brasília and...