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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
President-Director of ANA/Brazil highlights the alliance with ACTO for water resources
The President-Director of the National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANA for its acronym in Portuguese), Veronica Sánchez, and the...
The possibility of working jointly with India is being discussed
The Secretary-General of ACTO, Alexandra Moreira, the Executive Director, Ambassador Carlos Lazary, the Administrative Director, Carlos...
ACTO is hiring a Communication Specialist for the Amazon Basin project
The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) is hiring a Communication Specialist for the Project “Implementation of the Strategic...
Directors attend the handover ceremony held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil
The Secretary-General of ACTO, Alexandra Moreira, and the Executive Director, Ambassador Carlos Lazary, attended the handover ceremony...
Secretary-General of ACTO attends the Brazilian presidential inauguration
The Secretary-General of ACTO, Alexandra Moreira, greets the president of Brazil, Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, during the presidential...
Secretary-General of ACTO and President of Colombia emphasize the Amazon
At the inauguration of the President of Brazil, Lula da Silva, the Secretary-General of ACTO, and the President of Colombia, Gustavo...