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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 opens process for the contract of a specialized company in travel service
The Permanent Secretary of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (PS/ACTO) opens selection process for the contract of the company...
Alexandra Moreira meted with the CITES Authorities of Germany
Brasilia, July 1, 2019.- On June 28, the General Secretary of the ACTO, Alexandra Moreira, visited the CITES Authorities of Germany in...
ACTO and FAO signed memorandum of understanding for joint actions of cooperation to Amazon Region
Brasilia, June, 26, 2018.- The Permanent Secretariat of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) and the United Nations...
Alexandra Moreira meets with the secretary general of the IILA in Rome
Rome, June, 24, 2019.- The Secretary General of the ACTO, Alexandra Moreira, in context of her visit to Rome, held a working meeting with...
Joint projects between ATCO and FAO are discussed at work meet
Rome, June 24, 2019. To create an immediate operability of the memorandum of understanding, (MoU), which will be singed on Wednesday (26)...
Course of hydrosedimentology for technical of ACTO Member Countries is being realized
Brasilia, June 10, 2019.- In this morning realized the opening of the course "H ydrosedimentology for technical of ACTO Member...