​The Association of Amazonian Universities (UNAMAZ) was present during the months of
September and October, in Lima, the capital of Peru, participating in a series of meetings.
international events. The UNAMAZ agenda included events from the United Nations Programme for the
Environment (UNEP) and a visit to the Brazilian Embassy in Peru.
On September 29th, the Regional Consultative Meeting of Key Groups and Actors took place.
Relevant to UNEP. During the meeting, the Association discussed topics related to
biodiversity and sustainability, rights in traditional territories and the transition
fair energy, reinforcing its role as a spokesperson for Amazonian science and education.
for Latin America and the different Amazonian regions.
On October 1st and 2nd, UNAMAZ participated as an observer in the XXIV Meeting of Ministers and
Environment Ministers from Latin America and the Caribbean. The meeting addressed the main issues.
Themes of the Lima Ministerial Declaration, including green and circular economy, cooperation
Regional preparations for COP30. The Association's presence demonstrated its commitment.
to strengthen international cooperation in South America.
Closing the agenda, the Brazilian Embassy in Lima held the Pre-COP30 Seminar on the 3rd.
In October, UNAMAZ was invited to participate in the program. On that occasion, Professor
Dr. Maria de Nazaré Imbiriba, Executive Secretary of UNAMAZ, expressed her views.
highlighting the regional singularities of the different Amazonian areas. He emphasized that the
Amazonian countries, although distinct, are interdependent because they share a
same BIOME, the Amazon. He also presented the UNAMAZ Strategic Plan 2025-2030 and
The Association's agenda for COP30.
The trip to Peru demonstrates UNAMAZ's commitment to integrating universities from different countries.
Countries united in pursuit of a common goal: the scientific and technical development of the Amazon.
sustainable way.