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. The basic knowledge necessary to understand agroecology and its practices was transmitted in a clear and synthetic way. The case studies concretely illustrated the issues at stake and, above all, allowed a link with the evaluation tool developed by SIDI, which was well integrated by the consultant.
Training in agroecology for NGO SIDI, a solidarity investor
International solidarity for development and investment, 10/2021

AFD is satisfied with this service.
Feasibility study of the Wonegizi-Wologizi Forest Landscape Sustainable Management Project
French Development Agency, 03/2025

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

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 interaction with SalvaTerra's staff has been professional and with excellent results...and provided an important step forward to access FIP funding.
Setting up a teak plantation project with the company FORM Ghana
FORM Ghana, 02/2018

Johan Pasquet, conducted and completed the performance in a satisfactory manner.
Development of a monitoring methodology and baseline study in community forestry
Tero, 09/2019

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 Territorial Collectivity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is satisfied with this service and the professionalism of the company. The PDAD developed was also adopted by the Territorial Council in February 2019.
Development of the Sustainable Agriculture Development Plan for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
Territorial collectivity of St Pierre and Miquelon, 07/2019

My organization is satisfied with the work done.
Final evaluation of the Mpanga Super Farmers project to support family farming
Îles de paix, 03/2022

Johan Pasquet conducted and completed the performance in a satisfactory manner.
Formulation of IFAD’s Integrated Land Management and Biodigesters Project
Tero, 10/2018

My organization is satisfied with the delivery of this service.
Feasibility study of the project for the sustainable management of natural resources in Mohéli (GeReM)
French Development Agency, 10/2022

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

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 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
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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.