Summit of Presidents of Amazonian Countries and Declaration of Belém.

The IV Summit of Presidents of the Organization of the States Parties to the Amazon Cooperation Treaty met in Belém do Pará, Brazil, to address the transformation and updating of ACTO goals. The declaration addresses more than 100 Goals and cross-cutting principles and invites country parties to undertake joint actions to address the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, water and soil pollution, deforestation and forest fires, increasing inequality, poverty and hunger, in order to prevent the Amazon from reaching a point of no return. The summit was preceded by the Amazon Dialogue that brought together organizations, leaders, indigenous and rural communities, scientists and decision makers to jointly address cooperation among the countries of the Amazon region on issues related to the conservation of the Amazon Rainforest, socio-environmental sustainability and sustainable development. Points addressed in the dialogues include: Regional Union: The Amazon Dialogues focus on fostering collaboration between Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. This strategic union aims to address challenges such as deforestation, biodiversity protection, indigenous rights and economic development. Conservation Priority: A key goal is the conservation and preservation of the Amazon Rainforest. The region is recognized as vital to global climate balance, biodiversity and the well-being of local communities. The need to safeguard this crucial ecosystem has been emphasized. Balanced Sustainability: The Dialogues seek sustainable development that harmonizes environmental conservation and local socioeconomic well-being. This includes the promotion of sustainable practices in agriculture, forest management and tourism for responsible growth. Indigenous Peoples Protected: The importance of recognizing and protecting the territorial and cultural rights of indigenous peoples is highlighted. Their active participation and crucial role in environmental conservation is valued and defended. Collective Learning: The Dialogues facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices among nations. This mutual learning enables the construction of joint strategies and effective policies for sustainability and preservation. Broad Participation: The participation of civil society and the private sector is encouraged to create sustainable solutions. This includes collaboration with NGOs, businesses and other relevant entities in decision making. Finally, within the framework of the Summit, the "Green Coalition of Development Banks" was presented by 18 banks of the Pan-American Amazon, led by the IDB and the BNDS, further reinforcing efforts towards conservation and sustainable development in the region. It is available at OPSAa: https://opsaa.iica.int/resource-1034-bancos-de-desarrollo-lanzan-coalicion-verde-para-la-amazonia