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.

We hereby certify that the Consultant has performed the above work to our complete satisfaction.
Feasibility study of a project to support climate-smart agriculture
La Banque Agricole, 03/2025

My organization is satisfied with the execution of this service and I appreciated the high availability and responsiveness of the teams despite the distances, the time differences and the travel restrictions.
Feasibility study of the Talaky Be project for the adaptation of agriculture to CC
French Development Agency, 09/2022

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

With a very high capacity for work, a spirit of synthesis and a strong sense of the general interest as well as a detailed knowledge of the issues, [l'expert] supervises and animates with energy his team [...]
Support for the development of Congo’s REDD+ Preparedness Plan (R-PP)
Office national des forêts international, 07/2011

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

I am satisfied with this service and confirm the high quality of the analyses, and that SalvaTerra ensured good communication throughout the contract.
Establishment of Cancun REDD+ Safeguards in Chad
Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture, 09/2017

The baseline study carried out by SalvaTerra played an important role in guiding the implementation of the climate-smart agriculture project.
Feasibility study of the climate change component of the AEMIP project
Winrock International, 05/2016

The tasks were carried out in accordance with the terms of the contract, including the agreed results and the adherence to the agreed deadlines. My organization is satisfied with their performance.
Feasibility study for a GEF project to support agricultural resilience
International Fund for Agricultural Development, 11/2023

My organization is satisfied with this service and recommends SalvaTerra for similar operations.
Agrarian diagnosis for the “Fertile District” project, in Majicavo (Commune of Koungou)
Commune of Koungou, 12/2022

The performance was therefore satisfactory and among the five profiles carried out as part of the project, the one on Cameroon was of the highest quality.
Assessment of Cameroonian capacities in terms of MRV of GHGs in the forest sector
Centre pour la recherche forestière internationale, 02/2013

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 work done is satisfactory and has been validated by counterparts and relevant stakeholders.
Assessment and development plan of the sesame value chain in Chad
United Nations Industrial Development Organization, 08/2015

My organization is fully satisfied with this service, which was carried out with seriousness and professionalism by a qualified team and in compliance with deadlines.
Evaluation of the Resilience of Smallholder Coffee Farmers through Agroforestry Project
French Facility for Global Environment, 03/2025

The work [...] made available by SalvaTerra on this evaluation has made it possible to deliver quality and timely work. Communication with SalvaTerra was smooth.
Evaluation of the WFP Country Strategic Plan 2019-2023 in Mauritania
Institute for Research and Application of Development Methods, 10/2022

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
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10 Nov. 2025
Dans le cadre de l’Évaluation au champ large (ECL) des interventions du Groupe AFD et du FFEM dans le biome amazonien, SalvaTerra et TERO ont rédigé pour l’Agence française de développement un nouveau numéro de la collection Questions de développement (QDD n°97 – octobre 2025), intitulé « Quels leviers pour freiner la déforestation sur les fronts pionniers en Amazonie ? ».
21 Oct. 2025
Menée par le consortium SalvaTerra–TERO, l’Évaluation au champ large (ECL) analyse près de deux décennies d’interventions du Groupe AFD et du FFEM en faveur des forêts du biome amazonien, à travers 37 projets mis en œuvre dans huit pays. L’étude dresse un bilan inédit des approches françaises en matière de conservation, de bioéconomie et de gouvernance autochtone, et identifie les leviers pour renforcer leur impact à l’horizon 2030
14 Oct. 2025
En juin 2025, SalvaTerra a conduit une mission de diagnostic de la filière de la rose de Damas en Turquie et une évaluation des dernières avancées en matière de droits humains. Celle-ci a combiné une analyse documentaire approfondie, des visites de parcelles, et des rencontres avec l’ensemble des acteurs : travailleurs saisonniers, agriculteurs, collecteurs, coopératives, transformateurs, associations locales et ONG. Cette étude a permis de formuler un plan d’action pragmatique pour continuer à porter cette filière d’importance vers un modèle conciliant durabilité et éthique, en améliorant notamment les conditions de vie et de travail à l’amont et à l’aval.
30 Sep. 2025
Dans le cadre du projet MuLaKiLa, porté par Reforest'Action et l’Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS) au Rwanda, SalvaTerra a mené une mission de terrain pour diagnostiquer et évaluer les potentiels de développement de filières dans les districts de Rutsiro et Ngororero.
10 Sep. 2025
Bois de construction, bois-énergie, logistique, cartographie d’acteurs, flux matériels et économiques… Une étude au service du développement de la filière forêt bois de La Réunion
19 Aug. 2025
SalvaTerra a contribué à la rédaction du rapport technique publié par la banque mondiale : « Vers un développement durable et à faible émission de carbone des paysages oasiens en Tunisie » proposant des mesures claires et décisives pour protéger la santé et la productivité des écosystèmes oasiens du sud de la Tunisie pour à la fois améliorer la résilience face aux menaces climatiques - notamment la sécheresse, les chaleurs excessives et la pénurie d’eau- et créer des emplois verts dans les secteurs de l’agriculture, de l’énergie, des déchets, du tourisme et de la culture.