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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
SERFOR receives the support of ACTO to strengthen the registration of forest and wildlife information
The National Forest and Wildlife Service (SERFOR), an entity that belongs to the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (Peru) received...
Technology to conserve forests
The Nature Conservation Division of the Surinam Forest Service (Ministry of Spatial Planning, Land and Forest Management) can count now...
Amazon Rescue Center has new spaces for manatees
The new facilities that received support from ACTO will be inaugurated by the end of this year The Amazon Rescue Center (CREA) built new...
Forest Products Laboratory has new equipment
An electronic microscope and a high-tech stereomicroscope will assist researchers at the Forestry Products Laboratory of the Brazilian...
Amazon Regional Observatory advances
Mandate of Ministers of Foreign Affairs instructed PS/ACTO to develop the Amazon regional information platform. The development of the...
Cedrela: ACTO supports Amazon countries to develop Non-detriment Findings
Non-detriment Findings (NDFs) are an essential requirement for international trade to enter into force of the inclusion of the genus...