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, as well as the client and recipient, have been extremely satisfied with this service and consider it one of the major successes of the GCCA/intra-ACP Programme.
Research and development study “Superkuu” for a sustainable yam
Prospect Consulting & Services, 09/2017

We would like to emphasize that all services were provided in a timely manner and with a high professional standard.
Strengthening the charcoal industry’s sustainability in the Zambezi Basin
Belgian development agency, 05/2022

I am fully satisfied with their performance and their ability to offer expertise both in the collection and processing of field data and in the analysis of results, as well as their involvement at all levels and with various stakeholders.
Study of the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in Madagascar
Banque mondiale, 08/2017

‘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

Fully satisfied with the performance: all taks were conducted with great intellingence and professionalism, in a very collaborative, adaptive and transparent manner.
Estimating the costs/benefits of REDD+ in Côte d’Ivoire
Institut européen de la forêt, 02/2014

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

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

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 [...]
Market study on the use of remote sensing in IFM/REDD+ projects
Office national des forêts international, 07/2011

The interaction with SalvaTerra's staff has been professional and with excellent results...and provided an important step forward to access FIP funding.
Setting up a teak plantation project with the company FORM Ghana
FORM Ghana, 02/2018

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

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

My organization is satisfied with this service, which took place in a fluid and efficient manner. SalvaTerra was responsive and the deliverables submitted were of good quality.
GHG Impact Analyses of WAT4CAM and Svay Check Irrigated Rice Projects
French Development Agency, 07/2024

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

Horus DF is satisfied with this service carried out with professionalism and a high level of quality.
Analysis of climate vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies in agricultural sectors for Advans
Horus Development Finance, 02/2024

My organization is satisfied with their performance
Final evaluation of the “Ecomakala” energy reforestation project
World Wildlife Fund – Belgium, 02/2014
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.