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.

International Union for Conservation of Nature

The delivery and deliverables provided (...) are of high quality with practical guidance to support the work of IUCN and its partners in the field. IUCN particularly appreciated the collaborative approach and efficiency in carrying out the mission.

Promoting pro-biodiversity practices in mining and agribusiness in West and Central Africa

International Union for Conservation of Nature, 09/2020

French Development Agency

My organization is satisfied with this service and particularly appreciates the responsiveness, precision and relevance of the work provided by SalvaTerra.

Feasibility study of the “Central African Forest Initiative” Programme

French Development Agency, 03/2018

French Development Agency

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

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

France forest wood – National interprofession

My organization is satisfied with this service and recommends SalvaTerra for evaluation engagements.

Feedback on the 2019-2022 FBF interprofessional agreement for its renewal in 2023-2025

France forest wood – National interprofession, 06/2022

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

Center for International Forestry Research

The expert was able to integrate his work with that of other researchers on the team, demonstrating initiative and excellent critical thinking. The report produced and published by CIFOR is of high quality, both in content and form.

Study of the roles and strategies of NGOs in land-use planning

Center for International Forestry Research, 11/2017

Association Wouol

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

France forest wood – National interprofession

The service was therefore satisfactory and I would like to highlight the quality, availability and attentiveness of the partners.

RETEX on research and development programmes on the Douglas sector

France forest wood – National interprofession, 06/2023

Integrated Growth Poles and Corridors Project

The team was very open to all discussions and was able to adapt to changing contexts during the implementation of their mandate.

Agrarian diagnosis of agricultural production systems North of Tulear

Integrated Growth Poles and Corridors Project, 05/2020

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

My organization is satisfied with this performance and with the report, which was very good, which allowed the project to be submitted on time.

Feasibility study of the project Restoration of forests and landscapes in the Central African Republic

Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture, 12/2017

Agence française de développement

My organization particularly appreciates the responsiveness, precision and relevance of the work provided by SalvaTerra.

Analysis of Mozambique’s Emission Reduction Programme Paper (ER-DP)

Agence française de développement, 03/2018

Plan bleu

The service proved satisfactory [...] and enabled partner countries, whose levels of knowledge and skills on these subjects were very varied, to understand the challenges of climate change mitigation by Mediterranean forests and REDD+ mechanisms.

Identification of REDD+ pilot sites in Mediterranean forests

Plan bleu, 07/2013

Tero

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

Formulation of IFAD’s Integrated Land Management and Biodigesters Project

Tero, 10/2018

Agence française de développement

Complete satisfaction.

Feasibility study of the Tirawa Initiative in support of the Food Security Support Project (PSAE)

Agence française de développement, 04/2018

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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