The Amazon Water Authorities Network (RADA) launched its official website in May, consolidating a reference space for accessing information and strengthening regional water management. Integrated into the Amazon Basin Project website, the new platform reflects the role of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) in leading regional efforts for integrated water resources management, within the framework of the implementation of the Strategic Action Program (SAP) for Integrated Water Resources Management in the Amazon Basin.

Transparency and regional cooperation in the spotlight

The website clearly presents the network’s trajectory from its conception to its consolidation as a permanent space for coordination and mutual support among ACTO Member Countries. Users have access to the RADA Regulations and the 2024–2026 Work Plan. Among the platform’s highlights are the Regional Water Monitoring Protocols, approved in April 2025 by RADA and now available to the public in an open format for download. The news section also provides frequent updates on the network’s activities.

The portal stands out for its intuitive navigation, with multilingual menus—in Spanish, Portuguese, and English—that facilitate access by users from the eight ACTO Member Countries. The content is structured in a responsive manner, compatible with mobile devices, and organized by document type, date, and topic. Visual accessibility, clear text, and direct links to reference materials—such as protocols, plans, and regulations—make the site a practical and effective tool for water management professionals, national authorities, partner institutions, and the interested public.

A fully functioning network

Created as a result of commitments made at the 2023 Amazon Summit, RADA was formalized by the Belém Declaration and officially launched in April 2024 under the presidency of Bolivia at ACTO headquarters in Brasília. According to its 2024–2026 Work Plan, the next actions are organized into four main areas: technical training, strengthening management, implementing monitoring protocols, and financial sustainability.

Common protocols for regional networks: transparency and standardization

The protocols approved by RADA and published on its website establish common criteria and procedures for the operation of the Amazon Hydrological Network (AHN) and the Water Quality Network (WQN), which operate under the Amazon Regional Observatory (ARO). Based on data generated by 244 hydrometeorological stations, the documents strengthen the comparability, quality, and transparency of monitoring information among the eight ACTO Member Countries.

The protocols range from network modernization and data collection automation to the definition of minimum standards, field quality control, information security, and management mechanisms. This technical milestone will enable coordinated and effective action to address the challenges of water insecurity and climate change.