Sazani Associates
Co-creating sustainable solutions
Sazani Associates is a non-profit sustainability specialist and technical services provider working across EMEA and the Blue Economy. We partner with NGOs, investors, institutions, and communities to co-create inclusive, appropriate solutions in climate resilience, natural resource governance, social performance, and global learning. Our expertise in participatory action learning and education for sustainability ensures that local knowledge drives impact, from mangrove carbon restoration in Zanzibar to extractives governance and curriculum reform. As trusted ESG advisors and project implementers, we bridge compliance and transformation aligning ambition with integrity across supply chains, capital flows, and development priorities.
Mission
We work with communities, NGOs, institutions, and investors across EMEA and the Blue Economy to co-create inclusive solutions for sustainable development. Our team specialises in natural resource governance, ESG, and livelihoods, using participatory pedagogies and grounded technical expertise to turn ambition into impact.
Our impact at a glance
600+
communities supported across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Sustainable livelihoods, participatory governance, and resilience programmes built with local partners.
10,000+
people supported to strengthen sustainable livelihoods. Training, enterprise development, climate-smart skills, and inclusive economic participation.
100+
schools engaged in education for sustainability. Reaching more than 50,000 learners through global learning, climate resilience, and youthempowerment.
6000+
hectares of indigenous woodland and coastal forest rehabilitated or conserved. Restoration grounded in community stewardship and co-management.
300+
climate-smart enterprises supported. From blue-economy initiatives to regenerative agriculture and circular-economy ventures.
£3M+
secured for social enterprise start-up funding. Unlocking financing for inclusive, environmentally responsible businesses.
200+
international volunteers contributing to community-led initiatives. Enriching learning exchanges and strengthening cross-cultural collaboration.
20+
ESG policies and frameworks strengthened. Enhancing governance, transparency, and equitable decision-making.
6
global awards shortlisted for/achieved. Recognised internationally for sustainability and inclusive climate leadership.
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