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.

Rectorate of Mayotte

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

Permanent Interstates Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel

My organization is satisfied with this service.

Development of climate/biodiversity/desertification sheets for CILSS

Permanent Interstates Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel, 08/2015

Comité permanent inter-États de lutte contre la sécheresse dans le Sahel

Salva Terra successfully performed this service.

Pre-feasibility study of a project to disseminate improved cookstoves

Comité permanent inter-États de lutte contre la sécheresse dans le Sahel, 08/2015

Office national des forêts international

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 [...]

Market study on the use of remote sensing in IFM/REDD+ projects

Office national des forêts international, 07/2011

France forest wood – National interprofession

My organization is satisfied with this service and is considering entrusting SalvaTerra with other assignments.

Feedback on the contribution of France Bois Forêt to the achievement of the 2030 SDGs

France forest wood – National interprofession, 12/2021

United Nations Industrial Development Organization

The experts demonstrated a high level of technical competence, commitment and excellent communication skills. Their work approach was instrumental in completing the assigned tasks as planned.

Development of a project to support the export of Ethiopian honey to the EU

United Nations Industrial Development Organization, 02/2019

United Nations Development Programme

SalvaTerra carried out the services in accordance with the agreed terms and to the satisfaction of UNDP.

Capacity building on adaptation to climate change to ministries and training institutes

United Nations Development Programme, 12/2021

Belgian development agency

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

Institute for Research and Application of Development Methods

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

Rainforest Alliance

SalvaTerra were in accordance with the terms of the contract, including the results agreed upon and in respect of the agreed deadlines.

Development of a protocol for assessing deforestation caused by cocoa

Rainforest Alliance, 08/2019

French Development Agency

My organization is satisfied with this service and with the flexibility and professionalism shown by the consultant within a very tight deadline.

Final evaluation of the Equity 1 programme and feasibility study of the Equity 2 programme

French Development Agency, 05/2020

Wildlife Conservation Society

My organization is extremely satisfied with the service and found the team very professional, responsive to our needs and with a strong technical capacity. We will not hesitate to work with SalvaTerra in the future.

Alignment of the Makira REDD+ project with the ER-Program of North-West Madagascar

Wildlife Conservation Society, 11/2017

Belgian development agency

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

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

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

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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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La biomasse, levier d’économies circulaires dans l’océan Indien

27 Jan. 2026

La biomasse, levier d’économies circulaires dans l’océan Indien

📢 𝐄𝐭 𝐬𝐢 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞́𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢̂𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐬-𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐞́𝐞𝐬 ?

♻️ 𝐄𝐭 𝐬𝐢 𝐥’𝐞́𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬’𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐝’𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝… 𝐬𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 ?

Dans le cadre de la feuille de route 2021–2026 de CAP Business Océan Indien, soutenue par l’AFD, SalvaTerra a mené fin 2025 une mission de terrain à Maurice, aux Seychelles et à Madagascar afin d’analyser le potentiel de plusieurs filières de valorisation de la biomasse à l’échelle régionale.

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