SalvaTerra Environment, Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development Consultancy Firm

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

Pur projet

My organization is satisfied with their performance and really appreciates the high-quality services provided in full compliance with their contractual requirements.

Feasibility study for the dissemination of improved cookstoves in Uganda and Kenya

Pur projet, 04/2021

Tero

Johan Pasquet conducted and completed the performance in a satisfactory manner.

Evaluation of the Sustainable Food System and the Fight against Malnutrition project in Dakar

Tero, 11/2018

France forest wood – National interprofession

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

International Fund for Agricultural Development

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

French Development Agency

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

Expertise France

My organization is satisfied with the progress of this delivery and the quality of its results given the time available.

Support for the implementation of Niger’s Nationally Determined Contribution

Expertise France, 10/2022

French Facility for Global Environment

‘I confirm that SalvaTerra has performed these activities in accordance with the terms of the contract.’

Feasibility study of a jaguar conservation project on the Guiana Shield

French Facility for Global Environment, 01/2026

Action Against Hunger UK

My organization is satisfied with their performance and would work with SalvaTerra SAS again for future assignment.

Evaluation of WFP’s Interim National Strategic Plan 2018-2020 in the DRC

Action Against Hunger UK, 10/2022

Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture

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

French Development Agency

Mon organisme est très satisfait de l’exécution de cette prestation. The SalvaTerra SAS team was able to adapt to the conditions of the evaluation while ensuring the required rigor.

Final evaluation of the AFD-AVSF Multi-Year Partnership Agreement 2019-2022

French Development Agency, 10/2022

Agence de coopération technique allemande

Innovation capabilities, willingness to make an impact and tailored expertise have been key success factors.

Establishment of a mechanism for financing forests by polluting companies

Agence de coopération technique allemande, 08/2019

Institute for Research and Application of Development Methods

The work [...] made available by SalvaTerra on this evaluation has made it possible to deliver quality and timely work. Communication with SalvaTerra was smooth.

Evaluation of the WFP Country Strategic Plan 2019-2023 in Mauritania

Institute for Research and Application of Development Methods, 10/2022

French Development Agency

My organization is satisfied with the progress of this service, the enormous field work for data collection and participatory vulnerability analysis, as well as the quality of the deliverables.

Technical assistance to strengthen the adaptation of Guinean agriculture to the CC

French Development Agency, 10/2022

European Forest Institute

We particularly appreciated the rigorous analysis of the SalvaTerra SAS team, and its ability to work together with various technical (JRC) and political partners (Government of Côte d'Ivoire) while respecting the deadlines set.

Comparative study of different forest definitions, in the framework of REDD+ and RSPO

European Forest Institute, 03/2015

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

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Sustainable forest management, Agroecology, Adaptation to climate change, Corporate social responsibility...

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Amazonie : SalvaTerra signe l’évaluation de trente ans d’action du Groupe AFD et du FFEM

01 Jul. 2026

Amazonie : SalvaTerra signe l’évaluation de trente ans d’action du Groupe AFD et du FFEM

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.

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Amazonie : SalvaTerra au webinaire « Conversations de recherche » de l’AFD

01 Jul. 2026

Amazonie : SalvaTerra au webinaire « Conversations de recherche » de l’AFD

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.

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Gambie : un état de référence des mangroves pour guider leur restauration

24 Jun. 2026

Gambie : un état de référence des mangroves pour guider leur restauration

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.

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La bioéconomie à l’agenda de la coopération internationale

17 Jun. 2026

La bioéconomie à l’agenda de la coopération internationale

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.

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Une nouvelle experte rejoint l’équipe SalvaTerra

03 Jun. 2026

Une nouvelle experte rejoint l’équipe SalvaTerra

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.

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Présence de SalvaTerra aux Journées de l’agroécologie du Sénégal (JAES 2026) à Dakar

28 Apr. 2026

Présence de SalvaTerra aux Journées de l’agroécologie du Sénégal (JAES 2026) à Dakar

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 ».

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