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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
Actions are defined for the implementation of the Health Contingency Plan for Indigenous Peoples and the fight against Covid-19 in the Amazon Region
The First Meeting of Advisors and Collaborators responsible for the preparation of Territorial Studies and Situational Health Diagnoses...
The Regional Program on Biological Diversity for the Amazon Region was approved
Delegates from the 8 Member Countries of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) celebrated on May 22 (International Day of...
ACTO holds first meeting with the Scientific Committee for the Rapid Assessment of Biological Diversity and Ecosystem Services in the Amazon region
The assessment will follow the Intergovernmental Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) standards. On Wednesday, May 12,...
International Agency hires Consulting
ACTO opens the selection process for hiring a consultancy to support ACTO Member Countries in the implementation of CITES for tree species...
ACTO hires of consultancy for the preparation of reports on the analysis of the health situation of indigenous peoples: Bolivia, Peru Border, in the “MADIDI/BAHUAJA SONENE
The ACTO opens the selection process of hiring of consultancy for preparing a report about the analysis of the health situation of highly...
ACTO hires of consultancy for the preparation of reports on the analysis of the health situation of indigenous peoples: border region of Brazil, Guyana and Suriname
The ACTO opens the selection process of hiring of consultancy for preparing a report about the analysis of the health situation of highly...