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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 is hiring consultancy to create a traceability system and application (pirarucu Arapaima gigas)
ACTO opens the selection process for hiring consultants to prepare a proposal for the creation of a Araarima gigas pirarucu by-products...
Water and sanitation awareness week
Brasilia, Dec.2nd, 2019. – The ACTO is participating in the "Water and Sanitation Awareness Week", of the Inter-American Development Bank...
Alexandra Moreira at the international conference on water management in the Americas
Brasilia, Nov.26th, 2019. –Alexandra Moreira, Secretary General of ACTO, participated as a panelist at the international conference...
ACTO and the Minamata Convention on Mercury
The Amazon Cooperation Treaty (ACT), signed in 1978 by the Amazonian countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname...
ACTO and IILA sign cooperation agreement for the Amazon Region
In order to plan and implement technical-scientific cooperation initiatives and actions of common interest to strengthen sustainable...
XX Conference of Ibero-American Water Directors (CODIA)
For the first time, PS-ACTO was invited to participate in the Conference of Ibero-American Water Directors. On this occasion, the XX...