Zaynab Sadan

Zaynab Sadan is an experienced professional in environmental policy and chemical engineering, currently serving as the Regional Plastics Policy Advisor for WWF South Africa since April 2019. Zaynab has held various positions within WWF, including Regional Plastics Policy Coordinator and Programme Officer for the Circular Plastics Economy. Additionally, Zaynab was a member of the WWF Global A-team for Innovation from January 2021 to December 2022. Prior experience includes roles at the Parliamentary Monitoring Group as a monitor and editor, The EcoBrick Exchange as an environmental education workshop facilitator, and multiple teaching positions at the University of Cape Town. Zaynab holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical Engineering, a Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Honours in Chemical Engineering, and has completed a Foundation Programme in Design Thinking, all from the University of Cape Town.