ACTO: Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization
ACTO, the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization, is an international entity established to safeguard the Amazon basin and promote its sustainable development through collaborative efforts among its member countries. Formation and Founding Treaty: ACTO's roots trace back to the signing of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty on July 3, 1978. This treaty was crafted and signed by eight countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. The treaty laid the foundation for future cooperation and shared objectives among these nations. Evolution into ACTO: Building upon the commitments outlined in the Amazon Cooperation Treaty, the member countries took a significant step in 1995 by formalising their dedication through the creation of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO). This institution was established to actively pursue and implement the goals set forth in the original treaty, indicating a stronger dedication to regional collaboration and sus