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.

[l'expert] conducted and satisfactorily finalized the service.
Final evaluation of the 2nd Project to Support the Development of Peasant Fish Farming
Tero, 11/2017

My organization is satisfied with the progress of this delivery and the quality of its results given the time available.
Support for the implementation of Niger’s Nationally Determined Contribution
Expertise France, 10/2022

My organization is very satisfied with this service, and I would like to continue this collaboration. SalvaTerra SAS brings an international dimension to our training, introducing students to agro-ecological development strategies deployed in developing countries in the context of climate change.
Training course in agroecology and climate-smart agriculture
National Institute of Agricultural Sciences of Bordeaux, 09/2019

The service was therefore satisfactory and was carried out according to the terms of the contract.
Assessment of the potential of agricultural export sectors on the East Coast
Integrated Growth Poles and Corridors Project, 01/2024

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 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 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

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

The services were carried out according to the rules of the art.
Roadmap to promote the export of Guinean pineapples to Senegal
Belgian development agency, 03/2021

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 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

My organization is satisfied with the execution of this service, both regarding content and timeline.
Estimation of agricultural compensation regarding construction of a high school building in Longoni
Rectorate of Mayotte, 04/2022

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

My organization is satisfied with SalvaTerra's performance, communication and timely delivery of deliverables.
Study of REDD+ opportunities for the forest-wood sector in Kenya
Programme des Nations Unies pour l’environnement, 01/2016

Complete satisfaction.
Feasibility study of the Tirawa Initiative in support of the Food Security Support Project (PSAE)
Agence française de développement, 04/2018
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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.
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 ».