SalvaTerra Environment, Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development Design Office

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.

International Union for Conservation of Nature

The delivery and deliverables provided (...) are of high quality with practical guidance to support the work of IUCN and its partners in the field. IUCN particularly appreciated the collaborative approach and efficiency in carrying out the mission.

Promoting pro-biodiversity practices in mining and agribusiness in West and Central Africa

International Union for Conservation of Nature, 09/2020

Direction nationale des eaux et forêts du Mali

My organization is satisfied with this service and approves of the good methodical organization, the coherence of a logical sequence of the themes presented and animated with professionalism by the Consultant.

Training of Malian Water and Forestry Officers on Forest Management Plans

Direction nationale des eaux et forêts du Mali, 11/2017

World Bank

The team of experts mobilized by the SalvaTerra-ONFI consortium was very professional and made all the necessary efforts to perfectly meet the expectations of the World Bank but also of the Algerian partners involved.

Technical assistance to the Government of Algeria to prevent and fight forest fires

World Bank, 06/2023

Pur projet

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

France forest wood – National interprofession

My organization is satisfied with this service and recommends SalvaTerra for evaluation engagements.

Feedback on the 2019-2022 FBF interprofessional agreement for its renewal in 2023-2025

France forest wood – National interprofession, 06/2022

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

France forest wood – National interprofession

My organization is very satisfied with this service and intends to renew its confidence in SalvaTerra which has demonstrated professionalism, seriousness and availability.

RETEX on the eMOBOIS Programme “Exchange Platform for the Supply of Wood”

France forest wood – National interprofession, 05/2021

Energy Services Improvement Project

This mission was carried out satisfactorily.

Study of the preliminary draft of standards and strategy for the “Improved cookstoves” sector

Energy Services Improvement Project, 02/2022

Economic Community of West African States

We hereby certify that the Consultant has performed the above work to our complete satisfaction.

Study on the financing of the agroecological transition in West Africa

Economic Community of West African States, 12/2023

African Intellectual Property Organization

The activities [...] were carried out in accordance with the terms of the contract, including the expected results and the set deadlines.

Scientific studies to characterize the terroir effect on the Guinean Baroness pineapple

African Intellectual Property Organization, 10/2022

Center for International Forestry Research

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

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

Coopération française

Dynamism and capacity for autonomy are particularly appreciated.

Support for the structuring of agricultural groups in Upper Guinea

Coopération française, 06/2004

World Bank

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

France forest wood – National interprofession

My team is satisfied [...] with the seriousness shown by the teams who were able to be responsive and attentive.

RETEX on the forest management training program (FOGEFOR) for private foresters

France forest wood – National interprofession, 10/2022

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

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La filière Forêt-Bois de La Réunion : Une étude des acteurs et des flux pour outiller l’interprofession

10 Mar. 2026

La filière Forêt-Bois de La Réunion : Une étude des acteurs et des flux pour outiller l’interprofession

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.

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[ANNONCE] SalvaTerra poursuit son développement en 2026 en intégrant l’Alliance for Nature

03 Mar. 2026

[ANNONCE] SalvaTerra poursuit son développement en 2026 en intégrant l’Alliance for Nature

🌱 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.

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Mission à Béjaïa : vers un système intégré d’alerte précoce et de réponse rapide aux feux de forêt

20 Feb. 2026

Mission à Béjaïa : vers un système intégré d’alerte précoce et de réponse rapide aux feux de forêt

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.

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On parle de nos travaux dans le cadre du projet Giroflee – Gestion Innovante des Ressources Forestières pour une Energie durable dans la presse réunionnaise !

19 Feb. 2026

On parle de nos travaux dans le cadre du projet Giroflee – Gestion Innovante des Ressources Forestières pour une Energie durable dans la presse réunionnaise !

"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 (...)".

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Une nouvelle experte dans l’équipe SalvaTerra !

11 Feb. 2026

Une nouvelle experte dans l’équipe SalvaTerra !

Léa Petitfour a rejoint l’équipe de SalvaTerra en janvier 2026 pour renforcer l’équipe et accompagner son développement en France et à l’international.

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Rétrospective 2016-2025 – Episode 2/7 – Carbone & finance climat : structurer des projets crédibles pour accéder aux financements climat

10 Feb. 2026

Rétrospective 2016-2025 – Episode 2/7 – Carbone & finance climat : structurer des projets crédibles pour accéder aux financements climat

La finance climat et les marchés carbone occupent aujourd’hui une place centrale dans les stratégies de lutte contre le changement climatique. Pour les pays forestiers, les territoires côtiers ou les acteurs de la gestion durable des terres, ils représentent une opportunité majeure de mobiliser des financements additionnels, à condition de s’appuyer sur des cadres solides et crédibles.
Les projets carbone et climat - qu’ils concernent la REDD+, les mangroves (« carbone bleu ») ou l’agriculture - nécessitent une expertise technique pointue, une compréhension fine des standards internationaux et une bonne intégration dans les politiques publiques nationales.

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