Service dÂ’Appui a la Gestion de lÂ’Environnement (SAGE) is an association that actively contributes to local development by focusing on the management of natural resources. SAGE implements several activities aimed at the effective decentralization and integration of the environmental dimension in development. The association facilitates the realization of local initiatives and supports communities in the search for suitable ways to improve their living conditions without wasting natural resources. SAGE works to promote capacity building and social communication to guarantee the efficient and effective involvement of local communities in the sustainable management decision making process.