ACTO Foreign Ministers approve the Paramaribo Declaration and reinforce their commitment to the Amazon

The Foreign Affairs Ministers and high-level representatives of the States Parties of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty (ACT) approved in February the Paramaribo Declaration, a key document reaffirming the commitment of Amazonian countries to regional cooperation for the protection and sustainable development of the Amazon.

As part of the 15th Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO), held in Suriname, representatives from the eight member countries emphasized the urgency of strengthening a common agenda. Main topics:

• A Reinforced Commitment to the Amazon
• Protection of Indigenous Peoples and the Role of Women
• Combatting Deforestation and Illegal Mining
• Preparing for COP 30 in Belém
• Institutional Strengthening and Multilateral Cooperation
• A Firm Step Toward the Future of the Amazon

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