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 service and the technical quality of the work and the professionalism of the team members.
Development of the Partnership Plan and the Investment Plan of the NDC of Niger
World Bank, 10/2022
The performance of these activities by the parties concerned was found to be in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Support for the carbonization and marketing of sustainable charcoal in Kinshasa
Agence de coopération technique allemande, 03/2015
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
Full satisfaction with the service provided. The study was submitted on time and even exceeded our expectations in terms of depth of analysis and relevance of the recommendations. The quality of the work provided, the methodological seriousness and the effective coordination with the local teams made it possible to obtain concrete and usable results for the rest of the project.
Study of the cassava, timber and charcoal value-chains for an agroforestry plantation
Mushiete & Co, 02/2025
Johan Pasquet conducted and completed the performance in a satisfactory manner.
Evaluation of the Sustainable Food System and the Fight against Malnutrition project in Dakar
Tero, 11/2018
My organization, as well as the client and recipient, have been extremely satisfied with this service and consider it one of the major successes of the GCCA/intra-ACP Programme.
Research and development study “Superkuu” for a sustainable yam
Prospect Consulting & Services, 09/2017
We would like to emphasize that all services were provided in a timely manner and with a high professional standard.
Strengthening the charcoal industry’s sustainability in the Zambezi Basin
Belgian development agency, 05/2022
The service proved satisfactory [...] and enabled partner countries, whose levels of knowledge and skills on these subjects were very varied, to understand the challenges of climate change mitigation by Mediterranean forests and REDD+ mechanisms.
Identification of REDD+ pilot sites in Mediterranean forests
Plan bleu, 07/2013
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
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
The consultant carried out the work [...] to our complete satisfaction.
Support for the Climate Strategy of the National Bank for Agricultural Development (BNDA)
National Agricultural Development Bank of Mali, 12/2023
To date, the service has made it possible to initiate reforms of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, at the level of the DNA.
Audit of the National Directorate of Agriculture (DNA) in Guinea
Government of Guinea, 10/2022
All services were provided in a timely manner and to high professional standards.
Study and support for beekeeping, ecotourism and native plants
Belgian development agency, 02/2025
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
Olivier, Anis, Eva, David, Johan, Sophia, Melaine, Vincent... A team of experts at your service.
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01 Jul. 2025
En pleine expansion, SalvaTerra recrute deux chargé(e)s de mission pour soutenir le développement de ses activités en France et à l'international. Les missions incluent expertise technique (avec déplacements terrain), recherche de projets, et contribution aux outils de communication. Toutes ces tâches seront réalisées en étroite collaboration avec les associés de SalvaTerra.
30 Jun. 2025
📢 SalvaTerra en collaboration avec l'IRAM a récemment mené l’évaluation finale du projet 4R "Renforcer la résilience climatique des petits exploitants agricoles en situation d’insécurité alimentaire grâce à une gestion intégrée des risques climatiques", financé par le Fonds Vert pour le Climat et mis en œuvre par le PAM Sénégal, dans cinq régions clés du pays (Kolda, Tambacounda, Kaffrine, Fatick, Kaolack).
18 Jun. 2025
La Chambre économique et multi-professionnelle (CEM) de Saint-Barthélemy fait appel à SalvaTerra pour l’élaboration du Plan Territorial de Développement de l’Agriculture de l’île. Un plan territorial tenant lieu de politique agricole locale, dans une Collectivité française non-européenne, ayant le statut de "pays et territoire d'outre-mer" (PTOM).
11 Jun. 2025
En 2024, SalvaTerra a réalisé une Evaluation de conformité environnementale et sociale de la filière sambac pour un sourcing durable dans le Tamil Nadu et le Karnataka sur près de quatre semaines, au cours de laquelle nous avons plongé au cœur des enjeux agronomiques, socio-économiques, de droits humains et environnementaux de cette filière. Nous avons réalisé des visites de terrain et rencontré de nombreux acteurs locaux, des cueilleuses aux producteur-ice-s, collecteurs, agents de marché et transformateur-ice-s.
27 May. 2025
En 2024, SalvaTerra a mené, pour le compte du projet PEFFAG (porté par le MAGEL avec l’appui d’Expertise France), une étude approfondie sur la structuration et les conditions de développement de trois maillons clés de la filière avicole guinéenne : poules pondeuses, poulets de chair et aliments pour volailles.