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.

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

My organization is satisfied with the progress of this service and appreciated the fluidity and quality of the exchanges throughout this mission.
Feedback on Maritime Pine Seed Resource Programs
France forest wood – National interprofession, 10/2022

Horus DF is satisfied with this service carried out with professionalism and a high level of quality.
Analysis of climate vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies in agricultural sectors for Advans
Horus Development Finance, 02/2024

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

Innovation capabilities, willingness to make an impact and tailored expertise have been key success factors.
Establishment of a mechanism for financing forests by polluting companies
Agence de coopération technique allemande, 08/2019

My organization is satisfied with the performance and good quality of the work submitted.
Forest Sector Greenhouse Gas Inventory Training (LULUCF)
International Fund for Agricultural Development, 10/2022

The entire Oceanium team was very satisfied with the service, which allowed us to strengthen our internal capacities on "carbon projects".
Development of the monitoring plan for the mangrove restoration project of the NGO Oceanium
Oceanium, 12/2017

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

My organization is satisfied with the progress of this service, which was of high quality and delivered within the agreed deadline.
Capitalization on Nature-based Solutions (NBSs) of IFAD projects
International Fund for Agricultural Development, 01/2022

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

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

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

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

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

My organization [...] particularly appreciated the relevance and quality of the report delivered at the end of the service.
Pre-feasibility study of agroecological zoning of Guinea
Institut national de l’information géographique et forestière – Branche internationale, 09/2017
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01 Jul. 2026
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.
01 Jul. 2026
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.
24 Jun. 2026
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.
17 Jun. 2026
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.
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.