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.

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

My organization is extremely satisfied with the service and found the team very professional, responsive to our needs and with a strong technical capacity. We will not hesitate to work with SalvaTerra in the future.
Alignment of the Makira REDD+ project with the ER-Program of North-West Madagascar
Wildlife Conservation Society, 11/2017

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

Dynamism and capacity for autonomy are particularly appreciated.
Support for the structuring of agricultural groups in Upper Guinea
Coopération française, 06/2004

The baseline study carried out by SalvaTerra played an important role in guiding the implementation of the climate-smart agriculture project.
Feasibility study of the climate change component of the AEMIP project
Winrock International, 05/2016

The technical and relational [de l'expert] capacities allow it to be recognized already as a fully-fledged player in the ongoing reflections for the consideration of the forest in the fight against global warming, a subject of very high complexity.
LULUCF and REDD+ expert in the French climate negotiating delegation
Ministère de l’agriculture de la France, 07/2008

My organization is satisfied with the execution of this service and I appreciated the high availability and responsiveness of the teams despite the distances, the time differences and the travel restrictions.
Feasibility study of the Talaky Be project for the adaptation of agriculture to CC
French Development Agency, 09/2022

IRAM appreciated the way this performance went.
Facilitation of a workshop to review the agropastoral land tenure policy of the CAR
Institute for Research and Application of Development Methods, 10/2022

Johan Pasquet, conducted and completed the performance in a satisfactory manner.
Development of a monitoring methodology and baseline study in community forestry
Tero, 09/2019

Olivier BOUYER has adapted very well, in difficult conditions. Competent and very serious, he maintains excellent relations with all our partners. It is an excellent technical assistant.
Support for the structuring of rice groups in the Northern Region
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 07/2003

My organization is satisfied with this service and with the flexibility and professionalism shown by the consultant within a very tight deadline.
Final evaluation of the Equity 1 programme and feasibility study of the Equity 2 programme
French Development Agency, 05/2020

My organization is satisfied with SalvaTerra's performance, communication and timely delivery of deliverables.
Study of REDD+ opportunities for the forest-wood sector in Kenya
Programme des Nations Unies pour l’environnement, 01/2016

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

Complete satisfaction.
Agro-pedological study of the soils of St Pierre and Miquelon
Territorial collectivity of St Pierre and Miquelon, 03/2019
Olivier, Anis, Eva, Alice, David, Johan, Sophia, Catherine, Annaël... A team of experts at your service.
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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.