APAMO subscribes to the following values in carrying out its work:

• An integrated membership centered and driven approach
      (strength in unity);
• An unflinching belief in the continuous existence of naturally
      functioning ecosystems;
• A belief that the abuse of power is unacceptable;
• Member agencies operate within a spirit of collaboration;
• Respect of differences of ideas and opinions  among
      members;
• The practice of collective decision-making;
• Transparency and accountability in decision-making processes;
• Members’ ownership of decision-making  processes and decisions;
• Empowering member agencies;
• A belief that behavioural and attitudinal change are essential for the good of natural resources and
      people; and
• APAMO will abide by a code of conduct based on its values.