Participation of the population in the effective management of the Megantoni National Sanctuary, through conservation agreements, an effective tool for conservation.

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Pongo de Mainique - Megantoni National Sanctuary
Santuario Nacional Megantoni SERNANP

A joint working alliance between the Megantoni National Sanctuary (MNS), five associations of agricultural producers and private enterprise, based on a "win-win" strategy, provides sustainable economic opportunities for the local population living in the MNS buffer zone and contributes to the conservation of the area.

Effective management ensures that the conservation of the MNS and ecosystem services are maintained, that local populations benefit from a fair price for cocoa throughout the year through commercial agreements, and that the company acquires quality products. In addition to contributing to food security through the installation of bio-gardens in educational institutions.

All of this will encourage the surrounding population to conserve and participate in the activities of the Protected Natural Area.

Last update: 30 Sep 2025
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Context
Challenges addressed
Drought
Extreme heat
Ecosystem loss
Inefficient management of financial resources
Changes in socio-cultural context
Scale of implementation
Local
Subnational
Ecosystems
Cropland
Theme
Access and benefit sharing
Ecosystem services
Sustainable financing
Protected and conserved areas governance
Food security
Sustainable livelihoods
Indigenous people
Local actors
Protected and conserved areas management planning
Agriculture
Location
La Convención, Department of Cuzco, Peru
South America
Impacts
  • Paradigm shift on the part of the local population, making visible the importance of biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services for their benefit (virtuous circle of conservation), also making visible the contribution of NPAs in sustainable production processes and resilient to climate change.
  • Increased sense of belonging to the Megantoni National Sanctuary by the local beneficiary population.
  • Active participation of the population, their organizations and private enterprise in the management of the area.
  • Improve the population's quality of life and economy as a result of the sale of their agricultural products, specifically in the cacao chain.
  • Institutional strengthening in the face of threats from illegal activities.
  • Food security for the population through the installation of bio-gardens.
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 1 – No poverty
SDG 2 – Zero hunger
SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth
SDG 10 – Reduced inequalities
SDG 15 – Life on land
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the goals
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David Huamán Ovalle
Megantoni National Sanctuary - SERNANP
Luz Zoraida Peña Candia
Megantoni National Sanctuary - SERNANP
Rovert Sacaco
Resilient Amazon Project SERNANP UNDP