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.

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

My organization is satisfied with the progress of this service and appreciated the fluidity and quality of the exchanges throughout this mission.
Feedback on Maritime Pine Seed Resource Programs
France forest wood – National interprofession, 10/2022

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

The tasks carried out by SalvaTerra were in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Evaluation of Fairtrade Finland’s 2018-2021 Cooperation Programme
Fair Trade Finland, 12/2022

My organization is satisfied with this service, particularly because of the quality of the technical work in terms of mapping and traceability and the significant involvement provided in the identification of pilot sites.
Technical assistance to the “Cocoa 0 deforestation” programme in Côte d’Ivoire
Institut européen de la forêt, 09/2016

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

Consistent with the terms of the contract, including expected results and deadlines. The service was therefore satisfied.
Study of the Dominican coffee sector and the certification potential of specialty coffees
Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement, 02/2013

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

The performance was very satisfactory and the Project is satisfied with the deliverables.
Identification of support for promising agricultural value chains in the South-East of Madagascar
Integrated Growth Poles and Corridors Project, 06/2019

My organization [...] considers that the study was conducted in a very detailed manner, with the aim of responding comprehensively to the mission entrusted to it in a sometimes difficult field context, with a high-quality deliverable.
Feasibility study of the project Restoration of forests and landscapes in the Sahel
Fonds français pour l’environnement mondial, 11/2017

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, 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

This mission was carried out satisfactorily.
Study of the preliminary draft of standards and strategy for the “Improved cookstoves” sector
Energy Services Improvement Project, 02/2022

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

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
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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.