SalvaTerra Consulting firm specialising in the environment, agriculture, forestry and rural development

We provide tailor-made support and advice to ensure the success of development initiatives and natural resources management in developing countries.

Environment, agriculture, forestry and rural development

Salvaterra

Urgent action
is needed

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.

Think globally,
act locally

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.).

The love of a job
well done

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.

Belgian development agency

All services were provided in a timely manner and to high professional standards.

Study and support for beekeeping, ecotourism and native plants

Belgian development agency, 02/2025

Better Cotton Initiative

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

Expertise France

My organization is satisfied with this service and we particularly appreciated the quality of the services, as well as the rigor and proactivity of the designated expert.

Revision of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Mitigation Component

Expertise France, 03/2021

Nitidae

My organization is very satisfied with the services rendered, as they were carried out meticulously, while allowing for the participation of a broad representation of stakeholders.

Final evaluation of the Agrovalor project for energy recovery of agricultural waste

Nitidae, 04/2022

Integrated Growth Poles and Corridors Project

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

Expertise France

My organization is satisfied with the progress of this delivery and the quality of its results given the time available.

Support for the implementation of Niger’s Nationally Determined Contribution

Expertise France, 10/2022

Agence de coopération technique allemande

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

Pur projet

This service was carried out with diligence and professionalism and allowed a very good implementation of the operations by our teams, which gave us great satisfaction.

Prototyping an Improved Stove Model with Chimney in Kericho County

Pur projet, 11/2022

La Banque Agricole

We hereby certify that the Consultant has performed the above work to our complete satisfaction.

Feasibility study of a project to support climate-smart agriculture

La Banque Agricole, 03/2025

French Development Agency

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

Permanent Interstates Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel

My organization is satisfied with this service.

Development of climate/biodiversity/desertification sheets for CILSS

Permanent Interstates Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel, 08/2015

Expertise France

My organization is satisfied with the way this performance went.

Integration of climate change issues within the Ministry of Agriculture

Expertise France, 10/2022

Center for International Forestry Research

The expert was able to integrate his work with that of other researchers on the team, demonstrating initiative and excellent critical thinking. The report produced and published by CIFOR is of high quality, both in content and form.

Study of the roles and strategies of NGOs in land-use planning

Center for International Forestry Research, 11/2017

Association Wouol

My organization is satisfied [...]. This performance allowed Wouol to take a new dynamic.

Setting up a cashew plantation project with the Wouol association

Association Wouol, 11/2017

French Facility for Global Environment

My organization is fully satisfied with this service, which was carried out with seriousness and professionalism by a qualified team and in compliance with deadlines.

Evaluation of the Resilience of Smallholder Coffee Farmers through Agroforestry Project

French Facility for Global Environment, 03/2025

Olivier, Anis, Eva, David, Johan, Sophia, Melaine, Vincent... A team of experts at your service.

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Sustainable forest management, Agroecology, Adaptation to climate change, Corporate social responsibility...

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🌍 🔍 Retour de mission terrain au Rwanda : Étude de 7 chaînes de valeurs agricoles et de leur potentiel de développement !

21 May. 2025

🌍 🔍 Retour de mission terrain au Rwanda : Étude de 7 chaînes de valeurs agricoles et de leur potentiel de développement !

Dans le cadre du projet MuLaKiLa, porté par Reforest'Action et l’ONG ARCOS, SalvaTerra a mené une mission de terrain afin d’identifier les opportunités de développement de chaînes de valeurs agricoles dans les districts de Rutsiro et Ngororero au Rwanda.

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🌱 Promouvoir les systèmes alimentaires durables et la transition agroécologique en Ouganda 🌍

13 May. 2025

🌱 Promouvoir les systèmes alimentaires durables et la transition agroécologique en Ouganda 🌍

C'est l'objectif ambitieux de deux ONG internationales, Iles de Paix et Humundi, ainsi que de leurs multiples partenaires locaux. L'enjeu est également de renforcer les capacités locales pour un impact durable.

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SalvaTerra appuie la stratégie de développement communautaire du CAPBL au Tchad

08 Apr. 2025

SalvaTerra appuie la stratégie de développement communautaire du CAPBL au Tchad

Dans le cadre du projet ELLESadapt, SalvaTerra a contribué à l’élaboration d’une stratégie de développement communautaire pour le Complexe d’Aires Protégées de Binder-Léré (CAPBL), en partenariat avec Baastel, DID et Noé. Ce travail s’inscrit dans une démarche participative visant à renforcer la résilience climatique, la gouvernance locale et l’inclusion sociale dans un territoire à forts enjeux environnementaux et humains.

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Développer des filières agroforestières en bois d’œuvre, charbon et manioc en République Démocratique du Congo

07 Apr. 2025

Développer des filières agroforestières en bois d’œuvre, charbon et manioc en République Démocratique du Congo

SalvaTerra a réalisé trois études de marché de la de la ville de Kinshasa dans le cadre d’une étude de faisabilité d’un projet REDD+

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Connaissez-vous le bigaradier ou orange amère ?

07 Apr. 2025

Connaissez-vous le bigaradier ou orange amère ?

🌳 Citrus aurantium, de la famille des rutacées, est un agrume issu d’une hybridation entre un mandarinier sauvage mâle ♂ et un pamplemoussier femelle ♀. Les arbres font 3 à 10 mètres de haut. Il existe une belle diversité de variétés : le bigaradier bouquetier (cultivar important pour la parfumerie), l’orange amère de Séville, le Chinotto, populaire à Savone en Italie, les variétés Panachée, Corniculata...

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Protéger les forêts du Libéria tout en renforçant les moyens d’existence des populations riveraines : SalvaTerra mobilise ses compétences en diagnostic agraire et forestier

26 Mar. 2025

Protéger les forêts du Libéria tout en renforçant les moyens d’existence des populations riveraines : SalvaTerra mobilise ses compétences en diagnostic agraire et forestier

Le Libéria, point chaud de biodiversité en Afrique de l'Ouest, abrite 43 % des forêts humides guinéennes. Cependant, le pays a perdu près de 2 millions d'hectares de forêt, soit environ 20 % de sa couverture forestière totale, en raison de la déforestation.

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