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.

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

SalvaTerra was able to be responsive in a tight deadline and a complex working environment. The solutions and initiatives they proposed made it possible to carry out the proposed service and to provide useful and quality work for PRISAN and AFD.
Co-construction of the Project for the Institutional Strengthening of the Food Security Sector in Niger (PRISAN)
French Development Agency, 10/2022

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

My organization is satisfied with this service, particularly because of the quality of the technical work in terms of mapping and traceability and the significant involvement provided in the identification of pilot sites.
Technical assistance to the “Cocoa 0 deforestation” programme in Côte d’Ivoire
Institut européen de la forêt, 09/2016

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

My organization is satisfied with this service and we particularly appreciated the quality of the services, as well as the rigor and proactivity of the designated expert.
Revision of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Mitigation Component
Expertise France, 03/2021

The services were carried out on time, with a high degree of professionalism, and fully met our expectations.
Assessment of community priorities and the diversity of forestry and agricultural production
International Union for Conservation of Nature, 12/2025

The expert was able to integrate his work with that of other researchers on the team, demonstrating initiative and excellent critical thinking. The report produced and published by CIFOR is of high quality, both in content and form.
Study of the roles and strategies of NGOs in land-use planning
Center for International Forestry Research, 11/2017

My organization is satisfied with the way this performance went.
Integration of climate change issues within the Ministry of Agriculture
Expertise France, 10/2022

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

SalvaTerra carried out the services in accordance with the agreed terms and to the satisfaction of UNDP.
Capacity building on adaptation to climate change to ministries and training institutes
United Nations Development Programme, 12/2021

The performance was very satisfactory and the Project is satisfied with the deliverables.
Identification of support for promising agricultural value chains in the South-East of Madagascar
Integrated Growth Poles and Corridors Project, 06/2019

Dynamism and capacity for autonomy are particularly appreciated.
Support for the structuring of agricultural groups in Upper Guinea
Coopération française, 06/2004

I therefore highly and warmly recommend the SalvaTerra SAS team in view of their analysis and detailed understanding of the contexts and their solid skills on the intersectoral issues of adaptation to climate change (agriculture, livestock, fisheries, water resources, governance including land, gender, etc.), multi-stakeholder dialogue facilitation and territorial approach.
Climate Change Vulnerability Study in the Senegal River Valley
French Development Agency, 01/2022

SalvaTerra were in accordance with the terms of the contract, including the results agreed upon and in respect of the agreed deadlines.
Development of a protocol for assessing deforestation caused by cocoa
Rainforest Alliance, 08/2019
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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 (...)".