ACTO brings together indigenous representatives, experts and decision-makers to work on the inclusion of traditional knowledge in the Rapid Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the Amazon. The international meeting "Indigenous knowledge for adequate management of biological diversity and quality of life in the Amazon Region", held in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia), provided an opportunity for dialogue and "active listening" to increase the understanding of the reality of traditional peoples of the Amazon Region by experts in biological diversity, authors of the assessment, decision makers and holders of traditional knowledge.