Participatory management is key for the Megantoni National Sanctuary (MNS), which is why it promotes conservation agreements (CA) with producer associations, native communities, and private companies such as La Ibérica (chocolate company) and PERHUSA (coffee exporting company), in order to promote biodiversity conservation in the MNS and boost local development.

There are currently 06 CAs, benefiting 248 families, which in turn protect 58,367 ha of the SNM and 33,459 ha in the buffer zone through community vigilance actions. SERNANP accompanies the process, trains and recognizes the community vigilantes. The companies buy cocoa and coffee at fair prices and use the “Aliado por la Conservación” seal, which certifies that the services or products are produced under a good use and management scheme.