The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO)

The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) is a regional alliance formed by Amazon Basin countries, including Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its goal is to promote sustainable development, environmental protection, and cooperation in the Amazon region. ACTO encourages collaboration on issues like conservation, climate change, and managing natural resources, recognizing that the Amazon's health benefits the entire world. By working together, member countries aim to balance development with preserving the rainforest's biodiversity and ecological integrity.