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.

The service enabled the implementation of the Dabola Groundnut Basin Agricultural Development Project with little difficulty.
Feasibility study of an agricultural project for the Dabola groundnut basin
Government of Guinea, 10/2022

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

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 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 involvement of SalvaTerra in the evaluation was entirely satisfactory.
Final evaluation of the Land Reform and Land Tenure Security Support Project (ARSF)
Sylvatrop consulting, 05/2021

Mr. David COMBAZ has carried out with satisfaction on behalf of UNDP [...] the mission of developing tools for the integration of NDCs iinto the agricultural, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) sectors' planning.
Integration of NDC actions into the agricultural and forestry sectors’ planning
United Nations Development Programme, 01/2023

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

My organization is satisfied with the execution of this service in terms of the quality of the work rendered in a context of execution constrained by the health crisis.
Strengthening the adaptation of agriculture and agro-meteorological services
French Development Agency, 01/2022

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 the way this performance went.
Integration of climate change issues within the Ministry of Agriculture
Expertise France, 10/2022

AFD is satisfied with this service.
Revision of the Investment Framework for the Central African Forest Initiative
French Development Agency, 02/2017

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

Satisfied [...] with the quality of the work carried out, the service provider having demonstrated great adaptability and ability to listen to the expectations of the various stakeholders.
Feasibility study for the Sustainable Management of Resources and Territory Project
French Development Agency, 03/2025

I confirm that the performance of these activities by SalvaTerra SAS has been found to be in accordance with the terms of the contract, including the expected results and the deadlines set. My organization is satisfied with this service.
Training in agroecological diagnosis for Lebanese partners of SIDI
International solidarity for development and investment, 09/2024

Horus DF is satisfied with this service carried out with professionalism and a high level of quality.
Analysis of climate vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies in agricultural sectors for Advans
Horus Development Finance, 02/2024
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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.