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.

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 [...]
Support for the development of Congo’s REDD+ Preparedness Plan (R-PP)
Office national des forêts international, 07/2011

The materials have greatly improved the quality of training and popularized the complex theme of climate change mitigation and adaptation [...] in order to promote more virtuous agricultural practices among 2 million cotton producers.
Training on climate change issues for cotton farming
Better Cotton Initiative, 10/2022

My organization is satisfied [...]. This performance allowed Wouol to take a new dynamic.
Setting up a cashew plantation project with the Wouol association
Association Wouol, 11/2017

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

The Nodalis/SalvaTerra consortium has carried out to our full satisfaction the joint evaluation of three lines of credit in favor of the BNDA in Mali.
Evaluation of three lines of credit allocated to the National Bank for Agricultural Development (BNDA) by AFD
French Development Agency, 01/2021

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

The activities [...] were carried out in accordance with the terms of the contract, including the expected results and the set deadlines.
Scientific studies to characterize the terroir effect on the Guinean Baroness pineapple
African Intellectual Property Organization, 10/2022

The services were carried out according to the rules of the art.
Roadmap to promote the export of Guinean pineapples to Senegal
Belgian development agency, 03/2021

My organization is totally satisfied with the progress of this service and confirms the achievement of the objectives initially set. The SalvaTerra SAS team was very responsive.
Pre-feasibility study of a land use planning programme for the Congo
Biotope, 10/2022

We are satisfied with their service and recommend SalvaTerra for similar services.
Analysis of cash crops potential in south Madagascar
Integrated Growth Poles and Corridors Project, 04/2021

The service was therefore satisfactory and was carried out according to the terms of the contract.
Assessment of the potential of agricultural export sectors on the East Coast
Integrated Growth Poles and Corridors Project, 01/2024

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

My organization is very satisfied with the services rendered, as they were carried out meticulously, while allowing for the participation of a broad representation of stakeholders.
Final evaluation of the Agrovalor project for energy recovery of agricultural waste
Nitidae, 04/2022

My organization is satisfied with the delivery of this service.
Feasibility study of the project for the sustainable management of natural resources in Mohéli (GeReM)
French Development Agency, 10/2022

My organization is satisfied with their performance and would like to highlight the professionalism and comprehensiveness of the approach taken.
Market study on the financing of small-scale private irrigation in Niger
International Finance Corporation, 10/2022
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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.