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.

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

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

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

My organization is satisfied with this service, which was carried out on time and competently. The conclusions of the evaluation were relevant and the performance provided concrete leads for the development of a new programme on this subject.
Mid-term and final evaluation of the FONABES Sahel project and pre-feasibility of a 2nd phase
French Facility for Global Environment, 10/2022

I am fully satisfied with their performance and their ability to offer expertise both in the collection and processing of field data and in the analysis of results, as well as their involvement at all levels and with various stakeholders.
Study of the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in Madagascar
Banque mondiale, 08/2017

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

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

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

My organization is satisfied with this high-quality service and the support provided by SalvaTerra in these 3 years.
Technical assistance to the CAFI Programme: Territorial Planning and Forest Monitoring
National Climate Council of Gabon, 04/2022

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 satisfied with this service, which was conducted in a professional manner in accordance with our expectations, and expresses its thanks to SalvaTerra for its cooperation.
Technical assistance to CILSS countries on climate issues (2015)
Comité permanent inter-États de lutte contre la sécheresse dans le Sahel, 09/2017

This service was carried out with diligence and professionalism and allowed a very good implementation of the operations by our teams, which gave us great satisfaction.
Prototyping an Improved Stove Model with Chimney in Kericho County
Pur projet, 11/2022

My organisation is very satisfied with the way this service was carried out. The SalvaTerra SAS team was able to adapt to the conditions of the assessment while maintaining the required rigour.
Final evaluation of the AFD-AVSF Multi-Year Partnership Agreement 2019-2022
French Development Agency, 10/2022

My organization is satisfied with this service and thanks the service providers for having been able to adapt according to the constraints found locally.
Emergency and Post-Emergency Food Security Training
Secours Catholique – Caritas France, 04/2020

Fully satisfied with the performance: all taks were conducted with great intellingence and professionalism, in a very collaborative, adaptive and transparent manner.
Estimating the costs/benefits of REDD+ in Côte d’Ivoire
Institut européen de la forêt, 02/2014
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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 ».