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.

SalvaTerra was able to be responsive in a tight deadline and a complex working environment. The solutions and initiatives they proposed made it possible to carry out the proposed service and to provide useful and quality work for PRISAN and AFD.
Co-construction of the Project for the Institutional Strengthening of the Food Security Sector in Niger (PRISAN)
French Development Agency, 10/2022

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

My organization is very satisfied with SalvaTerra's performance and both the client and the recipient of the support have expressed their satisfaction
Support for the development of the Ivorian REDD+ roadmap
Prospect Consulting & Services, 02/2014

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

I therefore highly and warmly recommend the SalvaTerra SAS team in view of their analysis and detailed understanding of the contexts and their solid skills on the intersectoral issues of adaptation to climate change (agriculture, livestock, fisheries, water resources, governance including land, gender, etc.), multi-stakeholder dialogue facilitation and territorial approach.
Climate Change Vulnerability Study in the Senegal River Valley
French Development Agency, 01/2022

Satisfied with the service.
Technical assistance to develop the organic and fair trade dried mango sector
Biotropical Agriculture Development Company, 09/2017

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 SalvaTerra's performance, as well as its professionalism and flexibility in accomplishing tasks [...] SalvaTerra's in-depth knowledge of the DRC and the Plateaux District was a clear added value.
Support for the operationalization of the GICET agroforestry cooperative
Institut européen de la forêt, 11/2015

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

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

My organization is satisfied with this service.
Facilitation of a consultation workshop on resilient agricultural production
Expertise France, 10/2017

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

My organization is very satisfied with this service, and I would like to continue this collaboration. SalvaTerra SAS brings an international dimension to our training, introducing students to agro-ecological development strategies deployed in developing countries in the context of climate change.
Training course in agroecology and climate-smart agriculture
National Institute of Agricultural Sciences of Bordeaux, 09/2019

The consultant carried out the work to our complete satisfaction.
Technical assistance on climate issues for the Agricultural Bank of Senegal (LBA)
French Development Agency, 06/2024

Dynamism and capacity for autonomy are particularly appreciated.
Support for the structuring of agricultural groups in Upper Guinea
Coopération française, 06/2004
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10 Mar. 2026
SalvaTerra achève une étude pour le compte de Fibois France, auprès du projet Giroflée et de l’Interprofession Fibois Océan Indien récemment crée à la Réunion. Réunir l’ensemble des informations sur la filière, mettre à jour les analyses, rencontrer les acteurs et partager les conclusions étapes par étapes : telle a été la démarche auprès de la filière.
L’objectif ? Apporter une vision exhaustive des savoirs sur la ressource, la filière, les acteurs, les flux de matière, et les flux économiques, et proposer des recommandations compatibles avec l’agenda de l’interprofession forêt bois répondant au besoin de développement durable de la filière.
03 Mar. 2026
🌱 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.
20 Feb. 2026
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.
19 Feb. 2026
"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 (...)".
10 Feb. 2026
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.