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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
IDB Mission meets with international cooperation representatives partners of ACTO
Complying with the agenda, the mission of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to the ACTO, met with directors and representatives of...
IDB Mission meets with representatives of international cooperation working with ACTO
As part of the work agenda of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Mission to ACTO, a meeting was held with the directors and...
Ambassadors of ACTO Member Countries held an important meeting with the IDB Mission
On the second day of meetings, the ambassadors and representatives of the ACTO Member Countries held an important meeting with the IDB...
International Agency hires Consulting
ACTO opens the selection process for hiring a company to Development and implementation of the MYPYMES Regional Information Platform on...
ACTO discusses biodiversity use in the Amazonian Countries
The objective of discussions was to learn about successful strategies and actions aimed at the development of an economy based on the use...
High-level Roundtable on UNFF response to, role in, and expectations from forest-related multilateral developments
The Roundtable opened with welcoming remarks by UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid, UN Economic and Social Council President...