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 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

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

The professionalism, responsiveness and quality of the service provided fully met our expectations.
Evaluation of the Forest and Wildlife Inventory (IFFN) of Côte d’Ivoire
Ministère des eaux et forêts de Côte d’Ivoire, 03/2025

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

‘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

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

My organization is satisfied with this service and has appreciated very positively the quality of the work and professionalism shown by the SalvaTerra experts.
Feasibility study of the cashew nut development support project in the Comoé basin
Government of Burkina Faso, 11/2017

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

[l'expert] conducted and satisfactorily finalized the service.
Final evaluation of the 2nd Project to Support the Development of Peasant Fish Farming
Tero, 11/2017

My organization is satisfied with this delivery that meets expectations.
Development of the Regional Forest and Timber Programme of Martinique
Direction de l’alimentation, de l’agriculture et de la forêt de Martinique, 11/2022

My organization is satisfied with the way this performance went.
Integration of climate change issues within the Ministry of Agriculture
Expertise France, 10/2022

Johan Pasquet conducted and completed the performance in a satisfactory manner.
Formulation of IFAD’s Integrated Land Management and Biodigesters Project
Tero, 10/2018

My organization is satisfied with this service, which was carried out on time and competently. The conclusions of the evaluation were relevant and the performance provided concrete leads for the development of a new programme on this subject.
Mid-term and final evaluation of the FONABES Sahel project and pre-feasibility of a 2nd phase
French Facility for Global Environment, 10/2022

Full satisfaction with the service provided. The study was submitted on time and even exceeded our expectations in terms of depth of analysis and relevance of the recommendations. The quality of the work provided, the methodological seriousness and the effective coordination with the local teams made it possible to obtain concrete and usable results for the rest of the project.
Study of the cassava, timber and charcoal value-chains for an agroforestry plantation
Mushiete & Co, 02/2025

My organization is satisfied with this service.
Evaluation of 36 Resilient Food Production Projects – EUROCLIMA+
Expertise France, 11/2022
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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.