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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 is hiring an Administrative and Financial Management Professional for the Amazon Basin project
The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) is hiring an Administrative and Financial Management Professional for the Project...
ACTO is hiring an Administrative Assistant for the Amazon Basin project
The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) is hiring an Administrative Assistant for the Project “Implementation of the Strategic...
International Day of Indigenous Peoples: the role of indigenous women in the preservation and transmission of traditional knowledge
The United Nations (UN) celebrates today, August 9, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The “Working Group for...
The expansion of the National Herbarium and assignment of equipment are among the contributions of the Bioamazon Project to Colombia
The team of the Project visited Colombia to Exchange information and monitor Project implementation. Between July 25 and 29, the team of...
Delegation of ACTO in a mission trip to Peru
The ACTO delegation, composed of the general directorate and representatives of Project Bioamazon, paid an official visit to Peru, between...
ACTO launches project to create the Amazonian Regional Platform of Indigenous Peoples
The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) has launched the project to create the Amazonian Regional Platform of Indigenous...