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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
ACTO hires of consultancy for the preparation of reports on the analysis of the health situation of indigenous peoples: Peru, Brazil Border, in the MAMOADATE/MADRE DE DIOS
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: the Peru, Brazil Border, “JAVARI” region
The ACTO opens the selection process of hiring of consultancy for preparing a report about the analysis of the health situation of highly...
Hiring of a consulting company for the creation and implementation of the Thematic Module of Water Resources
AMAZON COOPERATION TREATY ORGANIZATION – ACTO AND NATIONAL AGENCY OF WATER-ANA Brazil AMAZON PROJECT: REGIONAL ACTION IN THE AREA OF WATER...
Amazon Webinar “Management of Neotropical tree species included in CITES”
Wednesday, March 3, 10:00 am, São Paulo time. The event will be broadcast live on ACTO’s YouTube channel...
Ecuador generates a proposal to strengthen the orchid value chain in the Amazon region (Napo, Morona Santiago and Zamora Chinchipe)
TECHNICAL PAPER SERIES Authors: María Alejandra Gallardo; Germán Esteban Trujillo; Renato Ismael Jaramillo and José Luis Rodríguez MAG...
Situation diagnosis of the arapaima fish-farming (Arapaima gigas) in the Peruvian Amazon
TECHNICAL PAPER SERIES Author: Juan Martín Canturín García, Fishing engineer specializing in small-scale fishing and aquaculture. E-mail:...