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.

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

AFD is satisfied with this service.
Feasibility study of the Wonegizi-Wologizi Forest Landscape Sustainable Management Project
French Development Agency, 03/2025

AgroParisTech was very satisfied with the professionalism with which SalvaTerra carried out these services. Its reliability, scientific rigour, international recognition [...] have justified AgroParisTech having repeatedly requested the services of this company for almost 10 years.
Annual training on “Tropical forests and climate change” for AgroParisTech
AgroParisTech – Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences and Industries, 10/2022

The expert has demonstrated a deep understanding of his work [...] I really appreciate the work done by the expert in our project on the evaluation of the "Socio Bosque" program in the Amazon. The assessment [...] will certainly contribute to a better understanding of the management of natural resources in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Study of the “socio-bosque” forest conservation programme
State University of the Amazon – Ecuador, 11/2017

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

Complete satisfaction.
Feasibility study of the Tirawa Initiative in support of the Food Security Support Project (PSAE)
Agence française de développement, 04/2018

The performance of these activities by the parties concerned was found to be in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Support for the carbonization and marketing of sustainable charcoal in Kinshasa
Agence de coopération technique allemande, 03/2015

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

My organization is satisfied with this service and thanks the service providers for having been able to adapt according to the constraints found locally.
Emergency and Post-Emergency Food Security Training
Secours Catholique – Caritas France, 04/2020

My organisation is very satisfied with the way this service was carried out. The SalvaTerra SAS team was able to adapt to the conditions of the assessment while maintaining the required rigour.
Final evaluation of the AFD-AVSF Multi-Year Partnership Agreement 2019-2022
French Development Agency, 10/2022

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

My organization is very satisfied with this service and intends to renew its confidence in SalvaTerra which has demonstrated professionalism, seriousness and availability.
RETEX on the eMOBOIS Programme “Exchange Platform for the Supply of Wood”
France forest wood – National interprofession, 05/2021

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

Guinée 44 is satisfied with this service, in particular with the respect of deadlines and the quality of the documents produced.
Final evaluation of the project “Consolidation of improved cookstoves” (COFIFAM)
Guinea 44, 11/2021

I am satisfied with this service and confirm the high quality of the analyses, and that SalvaTerra ensured good communication throughout the contract.
Establishment of Cancun REDD+ Safeguards in Chad
Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture, 09/2017
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10 Mar. 2026
SalvaTerra achève une étude pour le compte de Fibois France, auprès du projet Giroflée et de l’Interprofession Fibois Océan Indien récemment crée à la Réunion. Réunir l’ensemble des informations sur la filière, mettre à jour les analyses, rencontrer les acteurs et partager les conclusions étapes par étapes : telle a été la démarche auprès de la filière.
L’objectif ? Apporter une vision exhaustive des savoirs sur la ressource, la filière, les acteurs, les flux de matière, et les flux économiques, et proposer des recommandations compatibles avec l’agenda de l’interprofession forêt bois répondant au besoin de développement durable de la filière.
03 Mar. 2026
🌱 Une nouvelle étape pour SalvaTerra
2025 a été une année record. 2026 marque une accélération stratégique. Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer l’entrée de SalvaTerra au sein de l’Alliance for Nature, un réseau international d’entreprises engagées pour la biodiversité, l’environnement et le développement durable.
20 Feb. 2026
Dans le cadre de notre appui à la Wilaya de Béjaïa, une mission de terrain s’est tenue entre Alger et Béjaïa afin de poser les bases d’un dispositif structuré de prévention, d’alerte et d’intervention face au risque incendie.
19 Feb. 2026
"Cette rencontre a marqué une étape à mi-parcours avec la présentation des résultats intermédiaires du projet, notamment la restitution finale de l’étude stratégique des acteurs et des flux de la filière forêt-bois réunionnaise réalisée par le bureau d’étude SalvaTerra. Cette étude a permis d’établir une vision consolidée de la filière en cartographiant ses acteurs, en analysant les flux existants et en identifiant les principaux leviers et enjeux économiques, techniques et organisationnels du territoire (...)".
10 Feb. 2026
La finance climat et les marchés carbone occupent aujourd’hui une place centrale dans les stratégies de lutte contre le changement climatique. Pour les pays forestiers, les territoires côtiers ou les acteurs de la gestion durable des terres, ils représentent une opportunité majeure de mobiliser des financements additionnels, à condition de s’appuyer sur des cadres solides et crédibles.
Les projets carbone et climat - qu’ils concernent la REDD+, les mangroves (« carbone bleu ») ou l’agriculture - nécessitent une expertise technique pointue, une compréhension fine des standards internationaux et une bonne intégration dans les politiques publiques nationales.