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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 and FAO will promote joint actions
Brasilia, Oct. 4th, 2019 –The executive director of the ACTO, Ambassador Carlos Alfredo Lazary, received today, at the headquarters of...
The ACTO is participating in the first International Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade in Latin America
Brasilia, Oct. 10th, 2019. - The first High Level Conference of the Americas on Illegal Wildlife Trade is being held, in the city of Lima,...
The integrated management of water resources in the Amazon Basin is presented at the International Summit on Water Security
Brasilia, Oct.3rd, 2019– Regional cooperation and water resources management in the Amazon basin was the theme presented by the General...
The integrated management of water resources in the Amazon Basin will be presented at the International Summit on Water Security
The Secretary General of the ACTO, Alexandra Moreira López, is participating in the "International Summit on Water Security: for a...
ACTO presents work within the framework of forest research at the IUFRO world congress
Work in the field of forestry research will be presented by the ACTO at the XXV World Congress of the Forest Research and Cooperation for...
Strengthening and interoperability of information systems and knowledge management
The ACTO works in the development, improvement, strengthening and interoperability of national and regional information and knowledge...