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 is very satisfied with SalvaTerra's service and particularly appreciated the involvement of the experts and the high quality advice provided.
Estimating the costs/benefits of REDD+ in Morocco
Agence de coopération technique allemande, 02/2014

Satisfied with the service.
Technical assistance to develop the organic and fair trade dried mango sector
Biotropical Agriculture Development Company, 09/2017

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

My organization particularly appreciates the responsiveness, precision and relevance of the work provided by SalvaTerra.
Analysis of Mozambique’s Emission Reduction Programme Paper (ER-DP)
Agence française de développement, 03/2018

My organization is satisfied, in particular, with the rigour and quality of the work done by SalvaTerra.
Feasibility study of the Satellite Observation of Central and West African forests project
Agence française de développement, 09/2017

My organization is satisfied with this service and recommends SalvaTerra for evaluation engagements.
Feedback on the 2019-2022 FBF interprofessional agreement for its renewal in 2023-2025
France forest wood – National interprofession, 06/2022

The entire Oceanium team was very satisfied with the service, which allowed us to strengthen our internal capacities on "carbon projects".
Development of the monitoring plan for the mangrove restoration project of the NGO Oceanium
Oceanium, 12/2017

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 serious service. SalvaTerra has been able to bring together good experts who have done a lot of work.
Evaluation of the “Ega Egga” project to support pastoralism in the Ferlo
French Development Agency, 05/2019

My organization is satisfied with SalvaTerra's performance, as well as its professionalism and flexibility in accomplishing tasks [...] SalvaTerra's in-depth knowledge of the DRC and the Plateaux District was a clear added value.
Support for the operationalization of the GICET agroforestry cooperative
Institut européen de la forêt, 11/2015

Mr. David COMBAZ has carried out with satisfaction on behalf of UNDP [...] the mission of developing tools for the integration of NDCs iinto the agricultural, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) sectors' planning.
Integration of NDC actions into the agricultural and forestry sectors’ planning
United Nations Development Programme, 01/2023

[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 service in a context of execution limited by the COVID health crisis.
Feasibility study of the CAFI Sustainable Land Use Programme (PUDT)
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
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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.
28 Apr. 2026
SalvaTerra a participé aux Journées de l’agroécologie du Sénégal (JAES 2026) à Dakar autour du thème : « De la vision à l’action : institutionnaliser l’agroécologie pour des systèmes alimentaires durables ».
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 (...)".