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.
My organization is satisfied with this serious service. SalvaTerra has been able to bring together good experts who have done a lot of work.
Evaluation of the “Ega Egga” project to support pastoralism in the Ferlo
French Development Agency, 05/2019
SalvaTerra has accomplished its mission with satisfaction.
Training of Malian forestry officers in the management of classified forests
Direction nationale des eaux et forêts du Mali, 02/2019
Complete satisfaction.
Feasibility study of the Tirawa Initiative in support of the Food Security Support Project (PSAE)
Agence française de développement, 04/2018
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 [...]
Market study on the use of remote sensing in IFM/REDD+ projects
Office national des forêts international, 07/2011
Salva Terra successfully performed this service.
Technical assistance to CILSS countries on climate issues (2013-2014)
Permanent Interstates Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel, 08/2015
The work done is satisfactory and has been validated by counterparts and relevant stakeholders.
Assessment and development plan of the sesame value chain in Chad
United Nations Industrial Development Organization, 08/2015
My organization is satisfied with this service and recommends SalvaTerra for evaluation engagements.
Feedback on the 2019-2022 FBF interprofessional agreement for its renewal in 2023-2025
France forest wood – National interprofession, 06/2022
The Territorial Collectivity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is satisfied with this service and the professionalism of the company. The PDAD developed was also adopted by the Territorial Council in February 2019.
Development of the Sustainable Agriculture Development Plan for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
Territorial collectivity of St Pierre and Miquelon, 07/2019
The work carried out is therefore satisfactory and has been validated by counterparts and relevant stakeholders.
Assessment and development plan of the date and natron value chains in Chad
United Nations Industrial Development Organization, 08/2015
My organization is satisfied with SalvaTerra's performance, communication and timely delivery of deliverables.
Study of REDD+ opportunities for the forest-wood sector in Kenya
Programme des Nations Unies pour l’environnement, 01/2016
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
[l'expert] conducted and satisfactorily finalized the service.
Final evaluation of the 2nd Project to Support the Development of Peasant Fish Farming
Tero, 11/2017
My organization is satisfied with this service, which took place in a fluid and efficient manner. SalvaTerra was responsive and the deliverables submitted were of good quality.
GHG Impact Analyses of WAT4CAM and Svay Check Irrigated Rice Projects
French Development Agency, 07/2024
The team of experts mobilized by the SalvaTerra-ONFI consortium was very professional and made all the necessary efforts to perfectly meet the expectations of the World Bank but also of the Algerian partners involved.
Technical assistance to the Government of Algeria to prevent and fight forest fires
World Bank, 06/2023
Olivier, Anis, Eva, Alice, David, Johan, Sophia, Catherine, Annaël... A team of experts at your service.
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14 Oct. 2025
En juin 2025, SalvaTerra a conduit une mission de diagnostic de la filière de la rose de Damas en Turquie et une évaluation des dernières avancées en matière de droits humains. Celle-ci a combiné une analyse documentaire approfondie, des visites de parcelles, et des rencontres avec l’ensemble des acteurs : travailleurs saisonniers, agriculteurs, collecteurs, coopératives, transformateurs, associations locales et ONG. Cette étude a permis de formuler un plan d’action pragmatique pour continuer à porter cette filière d’importance vers un modèle conciliant durabilité et éthique, en améliorant notamment les conditions de vie et de travail à l’amont et à l’aval.
30 Sep. 2025
Dans le cadre du projet MuLaKiLa, porté par Reforest'Action et l’Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS) au Rwanda, SalvaTerra a mené une mission de terrain pour diagnostiquer et évaluer les potentiels de développement de filières dans les districts de Rutsiro et Ngororero.
10 Sep. 2025
Bois de construction, bois-énergie, logistique, cartographie d’acteurs, flux matériels et économiques… Une étude au service du développement de la filière forêt bois de La Réunion
19 Aug. 2025
SalvaTerra a contribué à la rédaction du rapport technique publié par la banque mondiale : « Vers un développement durable et à faible émission de carbone des paysages oasiens en Tunisie » proposant des mesures claires et décisives pour protéger la santé et la productivité des écosystèmes oasiens du sud de la Tunisie pour à la fois améliorer la résilience face aux menaces climatiques - notamment la sécheresse, les chaleurs excessives et la pénurie d’eau- et créer des emplois verts dans les secteurs de l’agriculture, de l’énergie, des déchets, du tourisme et de la culture.
12 Aug. 2025
Face à l’urgence climatique, soutenir l’adaptation des communautés rurales qui dépendent directement de ressources naturelles fragilisées est un défi essentiel pour un développement véritablement inclusif.