SalvaTerra Environment, Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development Design Office

Tailor-made support and advice for the success of natural resource development and management actions in the countries of the South.

Environment, agriculture, forestry and rural development

Salvaterra

It is urgent
to act

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.

Think globally,
Act locally

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.).

Love of work
Well done

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.

Gouvernement de République Centrafricaine

It is a very balanced and professional proposal and its authors [...] should be congratulated for the quality of their work.

Support for the development of CAR’s REDD+ Preparedness Plan (R-PP)

Gouvernement de République Centrafricaine, 10/2011

Office national des forêts international

With a very high capacity for work, a spirit of synthesis and a strong sense of the general interest as well as a detailed knowledge of the issues, [l'expert] supervises and animates with energy his team [...]

Support for the development of Congo’s REDD+ Preparedness Plan (R-PP)

Office national des forêts international, 07/2011

World Wildlife Fund – Belgium

My organization is satisfied with their performance

Final evaluation of the “Ecomakala” energy reforestation project

World Wildlife Fund – Belgium, 02/2014

French Development Agency

My organization is satisfied with the progress of this service, the enormous field work for data collection and participatory vulnerability analysis, as well as the quality of the deliverables.

Technical assistance to strengthen the adaptation of Guinean agriculture to the CC

French Development Agency, 10/2022

French Development Agency

My organization is satisfied with this service and with the flexibility and professionalism shown by the consultant within a very tight deadline.

Final evaluation of the Equity 1 programme and feasibility study of the Equity 2 programme

French Development Agency, 05/2020

National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information – International department

My organization is fully satisfied with the progress of this service and expresses its gratitude to SalvaTerra for its professionalism, the efforts made and the quality of the services provided.

Prospective study for the sustainability of the Forest Observation by Satellite Project in Central and West Africa (OSFACO)

National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information – International department, 10/2022

Pur projet

This service was carried out with diligence and professionalism and allowed a very good implementation of the operations by our teams, which gave us great satisfaction.

Prototyping an Improved Stove Model with Chimney in Kericho County

Pur projet, 11/2022

Jardins du monde

The service was therefore satisfactory and provided with a real professional conscience and willingness to do well, even beyond the mission itself. The expert has been involved in all of Jardins du Monde's programs, bringing his personal skills, which have proven fruitful (search for funding, support for general coordination, support for strengthening and enhancing the capacities of our local employees, etc.). The entire Jardins du Monde team warmly thanks him for his human and professional investment.

Development of production, certification and marketing of medicinal and cosmetic plants

Jardins du monde, 11/2017

Global Canopy Programme

The work done is therefore satisfactory and we are satisfied with Maden's work.

Global Canopy Programme support to develop Cameroon’s REDD+ Country Profile

Global Canopy Programme, 08/2019

Banque mondiale

I am fully satisfied with their performance and their ability to offer expertise both in the collection and processing of field data and in the analysis of results, as well as their involvement at all levels and with various stakeholders.

Study of the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in Madagascar

Banque mondiale, 08/2017

Pur projet

My organization is satisfied with their performance and really appreciates the high-quality services provided in full compliance with their contractual requirements.

Feasibility study for the dissemination of improved cookstoves in Uganda and Kenya

Pur projet, 04/2021

Plan bleu

The service proved satisfactory [...] and enabled partner countries, whose levels of knowledge and skills on these subjects were very varied, to understand the challenges of climate change mitigation by Mediterranean forests and REDD+ mechanisms.

Identification of REDD+ pilot sites in Mediterranean forests

Plan bleu, 07/2013

French Association for Water, Irrigation and Drainage

My organization is very satisfied with this service, which was carried out with seriousness and professionalism in view of the high level of requirements of the steering committee and the limited budget of the study.

Meta-evaluation of rice projects with regard to climate issues (mitigation and adaptation)

French Association for Water, Irrigation and Drainage, 06/2024

Government of Guinea

To date, the service has made it possible to initiate reforms of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, at the level of the DNA.

Audit of the National Directorate of Agriculture (DNA) in Guinea

Government of Guinea, 10/2022

AgroParisTech – Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences and Industries

AgroParisTech was very satisfied with the professionalism with which SalvaTerra carried out these services. Its reliability, scientific rigour, international recognition [...] have justified AgroParisTech having repeatedly requested the services of this company for almost 10 years.

Annual training on “Tropical forests and climate change” for AgroParisTech

AgroParisTech – Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences and Industries, 10/2022

Olivier, Anis, Eva, Alice, David, Johan, Sophia, Catherine, Annaël... A team of experts at your service.

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La filière Forêt-Bois de La Réunion : Une étude des acteurs et des flux pour outiller l’interprofession

10 Mar. 2026

La filière Forêt-Bois de La Réunion : Une étude des acteurs et des flux pour outiller l’interprofession

SalvaTerra achève une étude pour le compte de Fibois France, auprès du projet Giroflée et de l’Interprofession Fibois Océan Indien récemment crée à la Réunion. Réunir l’ensemble des informations sur la filière, mettre à jour les analyses, rencontrer les acteurs et partager les conclusions étapes par étapes : telle a été la démarche auprès de la filière.
L’objectif ? Apporter une vision exhaustive des savoirs sur la ressource, la filière, les acteurs, les flux de matière, et les flux économiques, et proposer des recommandations compatibles avec l’agenda de l’interprofession forêt bois répondant au besoin de développement durable de la filière.

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[ANNONCE] SalvaTerra poursuit son développement en 2026 en intégrant l’Alliance for Nature

03 Mar. 2026

[ANNONCE] SalvaTerra poursuit son développement en 2026 en intégrant l’Alliance for Nature

🌱 Une nouvelle étape pour SalvaTerra
2025 a été une année record. 2026 marque une accélération stratégique. Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer l’entrée de SalvaTerra au sein de l’Alliance for Nature, un réseau international d’entreprises engagées pour la biodiversité, l’environnement et le développement durable.

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Mission à Béjaïa : vers un système intégré d’alerte précoce et de réponse rapide aux feux de forêt

20 Feb. 2026

Mission à Béjaïa : vers un système intégré d’alerte précoce et de réponse rapide aux feux de forêt

Dans le cadre de notre appui à la Wilaya de Béjaïa, une mission de terrain s’est tenue entre Alger et Béjaïa afin de poser les bases d’un dispositif structuré de prévention, d’alerte et d’intervention face au risque incendie.

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On parle de nos travaux dans le cadre du projet Giroflee – Gestion Innovante des Ressources Forestières pour une Energie durable dans la presse réunionnaise !

19 Feb. 2026

On parle de nos travaux dans le cadre du projet Giroflee – Gestion Innovante des Ressources Forestières pour une Energie durable dans la presse réunionnaise !

"Cette rencontre a marqué une étape à mi-parcours avec la présentation des résultats intermédiaires du projet, notamment la restitution finale de l’étude stratégique des acteurs et des flux de la filière forêt-bois réunionnaise réalisée par le bureau d’étude SalvaTerra. Cette étude a permis d’établir une vision consolidée de la filière en cartographiant ses acteurs, en analysant les flux existants et en identifiant les principaux leviers et enjeux économiques, techniques et organisationnels du territoire (...)".

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Une nouvelle experte dans l’équipe SalvaTerra !

11 Feb. 2026

Une nouvelle experte dans l’équipe SalvaTerra !

Léa Petitfour a rejoint l’équipe de SalvaTerra en janvier 2026 pour renforcer l’équipe et accompagner son développement en France et à l’international.

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Rétrospective 2016-2025 – Episode 2/7 – Carbone & finance climat : structurer des projets crédibles pour accéder aux financements climat

10 Feb. 2026

Rétrospective 2016-2025 – Episode 2/7 – Carbone & finance climat : structurer des projets crédibles pour accéder aux financements climat

La finance climat et les marchés carbone occupent aujourd’hui une place centrale dans les stratégies de lutte contre le changement climatique. Pour les pays forestiers, les territoires côtiers ou les acteurs de la gestion durable des terres, ils représentent une opportunité majeure de mobiliser des financements additionnels, à condition de s’appuyer sur des cadres solides et crédibles.
Les projets carbone et climat - qu’ils concernent la REDD+, les mangroves (« carbone bleu ») ou l’agriculture - nécessitent une expertise technique pointue, une compréhension fine des standards internationaux et une bonne intégration dans les politiques publiques nationales.

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