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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
Invitation for External Experts to Comment on the Technical Document of the Rapid Assessment of Biological Diversity and Ecosystem Services in the Amazon Region
The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO), through the BIOMAZ Project, makes available the Technical Document of the Rapid...
Project Biomaz and the private sector held a webinar on the Rapid Assessment of Biological Diversity in the Amazon Region
Last Friday (4), ACTO, under the Biomaz project, held an online seminar, with the participation of the private and business sector, in...
Take part in a regional research to create an information platform that promotes scientific and technical development in the Amazon Region
The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) invites knowledge, science, and technology actors in the Amazon Region to participate in...
The course for young indigenous people in the defense of Amazonian territories is launched
The Executive Director of ACTO, Ambassador Carlos Alfredo Lazary participated today, October 28, in the virtual launching ceremony of the...
ACTO’s contributions for the implementation of CITES in Amazonian countries will be presented at the 19th Conference of the Parties in November
Among the main topics are the Amazon Regional Observatory and the Technical Report on Illegal Trafficking of Emblematic Species to the...
Technique enables to evaluate rosewood oil purity, a product valued by the perfume and cosmetics industry
This oil is extracted from the Aniba rosiodora species, listed in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered...