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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
Technicians in water resources of the Amazon countries are being trained on Water Discharge Measurement in Large Rivers
Brasilia, August 23, 2019.-Technicians in water resources of the Amazon countries are participating at the eighteenth edition of...
Integrated wateagr resources manement in the Amazon is presented in inaugural master’s class at UnB
Brasilia, 08.08.2019.-During the inaugural class of the Master's course of the Postgraduate Program in Sustainable Development (PPGCDS) of...
The Course: Sampling and Preservation of water and Sediment Sample was begun
On August 12, 2019, the Course: Sampling and Preservation of water and Sediment Sample was started. This course will be held until next...
Today marks the International Day of Indigenous Peoples
Today, August 9, the International Day of Indigenous Peoples is celebrated and this year's theme is dedicated to “Indigenous Languages”...
ACTO and IICA sign an agreement of cooperation for the Amazon Region
The both entities join efforts and expertise with focus in projects that benefice the Amazon Region. Brasilia, August 8, 2019 (IICA).The...
Statement of the Executive Secretary of the CBD on the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Statement of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity dr. Cristiana Pa?ca Palmer UN assistant Secretary-General...