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ACTO Summit 2025: President Lula Addresses Civil Society on Amazon Issues

Nathan Coombs
Last updated: September 12, 2025 8:55 am
By Nathan Coombs
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President Lula stressed that the world needs to understand the Amazon, and to understand that millions of people who have the right to a dignified life — in alignment with the protection of the rainforest — live under its treetops. - Credit: Ricardo Stuckert / PR
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On August 22, 2025, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered a speech at a civil society meeting held within the framework of the V Summit of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation (ACTO) in Bogotá, Colombia. The summit brought together leaders and civil society representatives from Amazonian countries to discuss environmental protection, sustainable development and regional cooperation.

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Key Highlights from President Lula’s SpeechCivil Society ParticipationConclusionSources / Accreditation

Key Highlights from President Lula’s Speech

  • Multilateral Approach to Climate and Amazon Protection:
    Lula emphasised that effective protection of the Amazon requires joint action by all countries, based on multilateral cooperation. (gov.br)
  • Commitment to Indigenous Rights:
    The President reaffirmed Brazil’s dedication to Indigenous rights and highlighted the Amazon Indigenous Peoples Mechanism (MAPI) as a tool for inclusion in regional governance. (otca.org)
  • Combating Deforestation and Environmental Threats:
    Lula identified illegal activities, including deforestation and environmental crimes, as critical threats to the Amazon and stressed urgent action to prevent ecological degradation. (otca.org)
  • Amazon International Police Cooperation Center:
    Lula announced the upcoming inauguration of the Amazon International Police Cooperation Center in Manaus on September 9, 2025, aimed at strengthening regional coordination to combat environmental crimes. (gov.br)

Civil Society Participation

The meeting included direct engagement with Indigenous groups, environmental organisation and regional leaders, allowing civil society to contribute recommendations and participate in discussions about sustainable development and Amazon conservation. (sp-amazon.org)

Conclusion

President Lula’s address at the ACTO Civil Society Meeting highlighted Brazil’s commitment to multilateral cooperation, Indigenous inclusion, and environmental protection in the Amazon Basin. The initiatives and discussions during the summit reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen regional collaboration and sustainable management of the Amazon.

Sources / Accreditation

  • Statement by President Lula at Civil Society Meeting within ACTO Summit
  • In Bogotá, Lula Defends Multilateralism to Protect the Amazon
  • Amazon on Alert: Regional Leaders Call for Global Action
  • SPA Participation in V Summit of Amazonian Presidents
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