The main objectives of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty are:
- To promote cooperation among the Amazonian countries in the fields of economic development, environmental protection, scientific research, and technological development.
- To harmonize the policies and plans of the Amazonian countries in order to ensure the sustainable development of the Amazon region.
- To promote the conservation and rational use of the natural resources of the Amazon region.
- To promote the well-being of the indigenous peoples and traditional communities living in the Amazon region.
The ACT has been successful in promoting cooperation among the Amazonian countries in a number of areas, including:
- Environmental protection: The treaty has led to the creation of several protected areas in the Amazon rainforest, including the Amazon Biosphere Reserve and the Iwokrama International Rainforest Centre.
- Sustainable development: The treaty has promoted sustainable development initiatives in the Amazon region, such as the establishment of agroforestry systems and the development of ecotourism.
- Scientific research: The treaty has facilitated scientific research in the Amazon rainforest, such as the Amazon Biodiversity Center and the National Institute of Amazonian Research.
- Technological development: The treaty has promoted technological development in the Amazon region, such as the development of remote sensing technologies and the use of renewable energy sources.
The ACT is an important instrument for promoting cooperation and sustainable development in the Amazon rainforest. The treaty has been successful in achieving a number of its objectives, and it continues to play an important role in shaping the future of the Amazon region.
