The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization has given Indigenous peoples a formal seat at the table. Through the new Amazon Indigenous Peoples’ Mechanism, delegates from each nation will share knowledge, strengthen forest protection, and promote biodiversity for future generations.
(c) Dylan Shaw
(c) Dylan Shaw

Indigenous peoples gain historic role in Amazon cooperation treaty

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The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization has given Indigenous peoples a formal seat at the table. Through the new Amazon Indigenous Peoples’ Mechanism, delegates from each nation will share knowledge, strengthen forest protection, and promote biodiversity for future generations.

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