Economic development is and has been too often carried out at the expense of natural resources. In a context of global changes (6th biodiversity crisis, climate change, peak oil and energy crisis, unprecedented rise in world population, etc.), our current destructive development practices are leading us quickly and collectively to the brink.
To help change the dominant development paradigm, SalvaTerra has been providing tailor-made support and advice since 2012 to accompany and implement rural development projects - mainly in the countries of the South (Africa, Latin America and South-East Asia) but also in the countries of the North - that reconcile the sustainable management of terrestrial ecosystems and wealth creation for local populations (agricultural products, timber and non-timber forest products etc.).
Rural populations in the South are often in a state of severe deprivation, which only worsens as the surrounding 'natural capital' deteriorates. Faced with this situation, we approach our work with pragmatism and passion, adapting to the national context and the problem at hand and, above all, working with a results-oriented approach.
The technical and relational [de l'expert] capacities allow it to be recognized already as a fully-fledged player in the ongoing reflections for the consideration of the forest in the fight against global warming, a subject of very high complexity.
LULUCF and REDD+ expert in the French climate negotiating delegation
Ministère de l’agriculture de la France, 07/2008
My organization is satisfied with this delivery that meets expectations.
Development of the Regional Forest and Timber Programme of Martinique
Direction de l’alimentation, de l’agriculture et de la forêt de Martinique, 11/2022
The consultant carried out the work [...] to our complete satisfaction.
Support for the Climate Strategy of the National Bank for Agricultural Development (BNDA)
National Agricultural Development Bank of Mali, 12/2023
Johan Pasquet, in his capacity as Head of Mission, carried out the services.
Final Evaluation of the Mahaweli Watershed Climate Change Adaptation Project
Institute for Research and Application of Development Methods, 10/2022
SalvaTerra was extremely communicative, carried out the work to a high standard, and was very responsive to feedback, tailoring results as needed. I wouldn't hesitate to work with SalvaTerra again and would confidently recommend them.
Measurement and promotion of soil organic carbon in cotton systems
Better Cotton Initiative, 10/2022
My organization is satisfied with SalvaTerra's performance, as well as its professionalism and flexibility in accomplishing tasks [...] SalvaTerra's in-depth knowledge of the DRC and the Plateaux District was a clear added value.
Support for the operationalization of the GICET agroforestry cooperative
Institut européen de la forêt, 11/2015
My organization is satisfied, in particular, with the rigour and quality of the work done by SalvaTerra.
Feasibility study of the Satellite Observation of Central and West African forests project
Agence française de développement, 09/2017
The service was therefore satisfactory and I would like to highlight the quality, availability and attentiveness of the partners.
RETEX on research and development programmes on the Douglas sector
France forest wood – National interprofession, 06/2023
The tasks were carried out in accordance with the terms of the contract, including the agreed results and the adherence to the agreed deadlines. My organization is satisfied with their performance.
Feasibility study for a GEF project to support agricultural resilience
International Fund for Agricultural Development, 11/2023
My organization is satisfied with this service and believes that this work will improve the quality of forest management plans by the Directorate General of Forests.
Revision of the terms of reference for forest management in Tunisia
Agence de coopération technique allemande, 07/2019
My organization is satisfied with this service and the deliverables produced are now valued within AFD as part of the identification of new operations.
Support for strengthening biodiversity-climate synergies in AFD projects
French Development Agency, 10/2022
SalvaTerra were in accordance with the terms of the contract, including the results agreed upon and in respect of the agreed deadlines.
Development of a protocol for assessing deforestation caused by cocoa
Rainforest Alliance, 08/2019
We hereby certify that the Consultant has performed the above work to our complete satisfaction.
Feasibility study of a project to support climate-smart agriculture
La Banque Agricole, 03/2025
My organization is satisfied with this service. The basic knowledge necessary to understand agroecology and its practices was transmitted in a clear and synthetic way. The case studies concretely illustrated the issues at stake and, above all, allowed a link with the evaluation tool developed by SIDI, which was well integrated by the consultant.
Training in agroecology for NGO SIDI, a solidarity investor
International solidarity for development and investment, 10/2021
My organization is satisfied with this diagnostic service aimed at proposing a rehabilitation and integrated management program for this forest.
Initiation of the management plan for the de Gaulle forest (Jerash, North Jordan)
French Development Agency, 09/2019
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01 Jul. 2025
En pleine expansion, SalvaTerra recrute deux chargé(e)s de mission pour soutenir le développement de ses activités en France et à l'international. Les missions incluent expertise technique (avec déplacements terrain), recherche de projets, et contribution aux outils de communication. Toutes ces tâches seront réalisées en étroite collaboration avec les associés de SalvaTerra.
30 Jun. 2025
📢 SalvaTerra en collaboration avec l'IRAM a récemment mené l’évaluation finale du projet 4R "Renforcer la résilience climatique des petits exploitants agricoles en situation d’insécurité alimentaire grâce à une gestion intégrée des risques climatiques", financé par le Fonds Vert pour le Climat et mis en œuvre par le PAM Sénégal, dans cinq régions clés du pays (Kolda, Tambacounda, Kaffrine, Fatick, Kaolack).
18 Jun. 2025
La Chambre économique et multi-professionnelle (CEM) de Saint-Barthélemy fait appel à SalvaTerra pour l’élaboration du Plan Territorial de Développement de l’Agriculture de l’île. Un plan territorial tenant lieu de politique agricole locale, dans une Collectivité française non-européenne, ayant le statut de "pays et territoire d'outre-mer" (PTOM).
11 Jun. 2025
En 2024, SalvaTerra a réalisé une Evaluation de conformité environnementale et sociale de la filière sambac pour un sourcing durable dans le Tamil Nadu et le Karnataka sur près de quatre semaines, au cours de laquelle nous avons plongé au cœur des enjeux agronomiques, socio-économiques, de droits humains et environnementaux de cette filière. Nous avons réalisé des visites de terrain et rencontré de nombreux acteurs locaux, des cueilleuses aux producteur-ice-s, collecteurs, agents de marché et transformateur-ice-s.
27 May. 2025
En 2024, SalvaTerra a mené, pour le compte du projet PEFFAG (porté par le MAGEL avec l’appui d’Expertise France), une étude approfondie sur la structuration et les conditions de développement de trois maillons clés de la filière avicole guinéenne : poules pondeuses, poulets de chair et aliments pour volailles.