SalvaTerra Environment, Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development Consultancy Firm

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.

Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement

Consistent with the terms of the contract, including expected results and deadlines. The service was therefore satisfied.

Study of the Dominican coffee sector and the certification potential of specialty coffees

Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement, 02/2013

Coopération française

Dynamism and capacity for autonomy are particularly appreciated.

Support for the structuring of agricultural groups in Upper Guinea

Coopération française, 06/2004

Nitidae

My organization is very satisfied with the services rendered, as they were carried out meticulously, while allowing for the participation of a broad representation of stakeholders.

Final evaluation of the Agrovalor project for energy recovery of agricultural waste

Nitidae, 04/2022

Fonds français pour l’environnement mondial

My organization [...] considers that the study was conducted in a very detailed manner, with the aim of responding comprehensively to the mission entrusted to it in a sometimes difficult field context, with a high-quality deliverable.

Feasibility study of the project Restoration of forests and landscapes in the Sahel

Fonds français pour l’environnement mondial, 11/2017

Prospect Consulting & Services

My organization is very satisfied with SalvaTerra's performance and both the client and the recipient of the support have expressed their satisfaction

Support for the development of the Ivorian REDD+ roadmap

Prospect Consulting & Services, 02/2014

France forest wood – National interprofession

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

Direction nationale des eaux et forêts du Mali

SalvaTerra has accomplished its mission with satisfaction.

Training of Malian forestry officers in forest statistics and economics

Direction nationale des eaux et forêts du Mali, 02/2019

French Development Agency

My organization is satisfied with the delivery of this service.

Feasibility study of the project for the sustainable management of natural resources in Mohéli (GeReM)

French Development Agency, 10/2022

Biotropical Agriculture Development Company

Satisfied with the service.

Technical assistance to develop the organic and fair trade dried mango sector

Biotropical Agriculture Development Company, 09/2017

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

Integrated Growth Poles and Corridors Project

The team was very open to all discussions and was able to adapt to changing contexts during the implementation of their mandate.

Agrarian diagnosis of agricultural production systems North of Tulear

Integrated Growth Poles and Corridors Project, 05/2020

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

French Development Agency

My organization is satisfied with this service in a context of execution limited by the COVID health crisis.

Feasibility study of the CAFI Sustainable Land Use Programme (PUDT)

French Development Agency, 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

Agence de coopération technique allemande

My organization is highly satisfied with SalvaTerra's performance and appreciated in particular their accurate innovation competencies and client-orientation.

Estimating the costs/benefits of REDD+ in Lebanon, Tunisia and Turkey

Agence de coopération technique allemande, 02/2014

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

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Fin de l’évaluation externe du Programme d’actions structurées de la lutte contre la désertification (PASS-LCD)

30 Jul. 2026

Fin de l’évaluation externe du Programme d’actions structurées de la lutte contre la désertification (PASS-LCD)

SalvaTerra a achevé, pour le CARI, l'évaluation externe de la première phase du programme PASS-LCD.

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Amazonie : SalvaTerra signe l’évaluation de trente ans d’action du Groupe AFD et du FFEM

01 Jul. 2026

Amazonie : SalvaTerra signe l’évaluation de trente ans d’action du Groupe AFD et du FFEM

L’AFD vient de publier l’évaluation ex-post n°116, « Amazonie : trente ans d’engagement du Groupe AFD et du FFEM au service de la préservation du biome et du développement durable ». Réalisée par le consortium SalvaTerra-TERO, cette Évaluation au champ large (ECL) analyse près de trente ans d’interventions en faveur des forêts amazoniennes, de 1996 à 2024. Elle est désormais en libre accès sur le site de l’AFD.

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Amazonie : SalvaTerra au webinaire « Conversations de recherche » de l’AFD

01 Jul. 2026

Amazonie : SalvaTerra au webinaire « Conversations de recherche » de l’AFD

Le 17 juin 2026, David Combaz, directeur de SalvaTerra, est intervenu lors d’un webinaire du cycle « Conversations de recherche » de l’Agence française de développement (AFD), consacré à la lutte contre la déforestation et les émissions de carbone en Amérique du Sud. Son intervention prolonge les travaux d’évaluation conduits par SalvaTerra et TERO sur l’action du Groupe AFD et du FFEM dans le biome amazonien. Le replay est désormais disponible en ligne.

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Gambie : un état de référence des mangroves pour guider leur restauration

24 Jun. 2026

Gambie : un état de référence des mangroves pour guider leur restauration

Dans le cadre du Resilience Gambia Project (RGP), une mission de terrain a établi l’état de référence des mangroves sur cinq sites pilotes en Gambie. Conduite avant la finalisation du dispositif de suivi-évaluation, elle a combiné relevés écologiques, enquêtes socio-économiques et analyse de la gouvernance. Premier constat : des mangroves globalement en bon état, mais fragilisées par des dépérissements localisés et des perturbations hydrologiques.

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La bioéconomie à l’agenda de la coopération internationale

17 Jun. 2026

La bioéconomie à l’agenda de la coopération internationale

Dans un contexte de montée en puissance de la bioéconomie comme cadre du multilatéralisme et de la coopération SalvaTerra et Biotope ont achevé en mai 2026 une mission d’appui à la définition d’orientations stratégiques et opérationnelles sur la bioéconomie pour l’Agence française de développement.

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Une nouvelle experte rejoint l’équipe SalvaTerra

03 Jun. 2026

Une nouvelle experte rejoint l’équipe SalvaTerra

Nous avons le plaisir d’accueillir Yodit Kebede, qui rejoint SalvaTerra pour renforcer notre expertise et accompagner notre développement en France et à l’international. Ingénieure agronome et docteure en écologie des paysages, Yodit Kebede apporte près de vingt ans d'expérience internationale dans les domaines de l’agriculture, de l’environnement et du développement rural.

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