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.

Fully satisfied with the performance: all taks were conducted with great intellingence and professionalism, in a very collaborative, adaptive and transparent manner.
Estimating the costs/benefits of REDD+ in Côte d’Ivoire
Institut européen de la forêt, 02/2014

Satisfied with the service.
Technical assistance to develop the organic and fair trade dried mango sector
Biotropical Agriculture Development Company, 09/2017

The tasks carried out by SalvaTerra were in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Evaluation of Fairtrade Finland’s 2018-2021 Cooperation Programme
Fair Trade Finland, 12/2022

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.
Evaluation of 36 Resilient Food Production Projects – EUROCLIMA+
Expertise France, 11/2022

I am satisfied with this service and confirm the high quality of the analyses, and that SalvaTerra ensured good communication throughout the contract.
Establishment of Cancun REDD+ Safeguards in Chad
Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture, 09/2017

My organization is pleased with SalvaTerra's performance, which will be useful in informing FAO's work on national adaptation plans.
Meta-analysis of National Adaptation Action Plans of 18 African LDCs
Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture, 02/2014

Our company is satisfied with this service. All requests for additional information have been submitted.
Setting up an agroforestry plantation project with GECOTRA
Générale de commerce et de transport, 11/2017

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

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

FAO is satisfied with this service, which has enabled the federations concerned to operationalize the Guarantee Fund made available to them.
Support for the setting up of agricultural projects by eight farmers’ federations
Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture, 11/2017

My organization is satisfied with this high-quality service and the support provided by SalvaTerra in these 3 years.
Technical assistance to the CAFI Programme: Territorial Planning and Forest Monitoring
National Climate Council of Gabon, 04/2022

My organization is satisfied with this service and the quality and diversity of the deliverables provided. The workshops carried out fully met the expectations of the actors concerned.
Study of the local supply potential for collective catering
Direction de l’alimentation, de l’agriculture et de la forêt de Martinique, 02/2023

IRAM appreciated the way this performance went.
Facilitation of a workshop to review the agropastoral land tenure policy of the CAR
Institute for Research and Application of Development Methods, 10/2022

My organization particularly appreciates the responsiveness, precision and relevance of the work provided by SalvaTerra.
Analysis of Mozambique’s Emission Reduction Programme Paper (ER-DP)
Agence française de développement, 03/2018
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03 Jun. 2026
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.
28 Apr. 2026
SalvaTerra a participé aux Journées de l’agroécologie du Sénégal (JAES 2026) à Dakar autour du thème : « De la vision à l’action : institutionnaliser l’agroécologie pour des systèmes alimentaires durables ».
10 Mar. 2026
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.
03 Mar. 2026
🌱 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.
20 Feb. 2026
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.
19 Feb. 2026
"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 (...)".