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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
Course qualifies in sampling and preservation of water and sediment samples
Brasilia, April 02, 2017.- A Module 1 of the course on Collection and Preservation of Water and Sediment Samples will be held from 3 to 16...
4th Meeting of Forest Authorities of Member Countries ( March 30 – 31)
This meeting will be attended by a specialist on the theme of the Amazon countries and will be held on March 30 and 31 in the Brokopondo...
Suriname will host the 4th Meeting of Forest Authorities of Amazon Countries
Brasília, March 24, 2017. - The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) will hold the 4th Meeting of Forest Authorities of the...
Pan-Amazonian Seminar on Social Protection (March 27 – 31)
The Executive Director of the ACTO, Minister César De las Casas, will participate in the Pan-Amazon Seminar on Social Protection, as a...
Meeting with the national representative of IUNC (March 27)
The Executive Director of the ACTO, Minister César De las Casas, will meet with the national representative of the International Union...
Plan for the strengthening of assistance and health surveillance of Amazonian indigenous peoples is defined
Brasilia, May 18 2017. – A activity plan between Brazil and Ecuador for the strengthening of assistance and the health surveillance of...