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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
Alexandra Moreira and a delegation of diplomats paid a visit to the Brazilian Amazon region organized by the Vice President of Brazil
The Secretary-General of ACTO, Alexandra Moreira, together with a delegation of diplomats are visiting the Amazon Region of Brazil. On...
Technical meeting between ACTO and Korea seeking joint work agenda
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ACTO opens the selection process for hiring consultancy to diagnostic, determinate investments and implementation – Biodiversity Platform and ARO
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ACTO hires consulting to implementation of the online platform of the CITES thematic module
ACTO opens the selection process for hiring a company to Construction and implementation of the online platform of the CITES thematic...
ACTO opens the selection process for hiring company to creation and implementation platform ARO
ACTO opens the selection process for hiring a company to creation and implementation of the online platform of the Amazon Regional...
The Framework Collaboration Agreement between ACTO and FILAC highlights the rights of indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin
The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) and the Fund for the Development of Indigenous Peoples of Latin America and the...