SalvaTerra Environment, Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development Design Office

Tailor-made support and advice for the success of natural resource development and management actions in the countries of the South.

Environment, agriculture, forestry and rural development

Salvaterra

It is urgent
to act

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.).

Love of work
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.

Agence française de développement

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

French Facility for Global Environment

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

Institute for Research and Application of Development Methods

The work [...] made available by SalvaTerra on this evaluation has made it possible to deliver quality and timely work. Communication with SalvaTerra was smooth.

Evaluation of the WFP Country Strategic Plan 2019-2023 in Mauritania

Institute for Research and Application of Development Methods, 10/2022

French Development Agency

I therefore highly and warmly recommend the SalvaTerra SAS team in view of their analysis and detailed understanding of the contexts and their solid skills on the intersectoral issues of adaptation to climate change (agriculture, livestock, fisheries, water resources, governance including land, gender, etc.), multi-stakeholder dialogue facilitation and territorial approach.

Climate Change Vulnerability Study in the Senegal River Valley

French Development Agency, 01/2022

National Climate Council of Gabon

My organization is satisfied with this high-quality service and the support provided by SalvaTerra in these 3 years.

Technical assistance to the CAFI Programme: Territorial Planning and Forest Monitoring

National Climate Council of Gabon, 04/2022

French Development Agency

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

French Development Agency

Satisfied [...] with the quality of the work carried out, the service provider having demonstrated great adaptability and ability to listen to the expectations of the various stakeholders.

Feasibility study for the Sustainable Management of Resources and Territory Project

French Development Agency, 03/2025

Institut européen de la forêt

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

Agence de coopération technique allemande

Innovation capabilities, willingness to make an impact and tailored expertise have been key success factors.

Establishment of a mechanism for financing forests by polluting companies

Agence de coopération technique allemande, 08/2019

World Wildlife Fund – Belgium

My organization is satisfied with their performance

Final evaluation of the “Ecomakala” energy reforestation project

World Wildlife Fund – Belgium, 02/2014

Commune of Koungou

My organization is satisfied with this service and recommends SalvaTerra for similar operations.

Agrarian diagnosis for the “Fertile District” project, in Majicavo (Commune of Koungou)

Commune of Koungou, 12/2022

Institute for Research and Application of Development Methods

Johan Pasquet, in his capacity as Head of Mission, carried out the services.

Final Evaluation of the Mahaweli Watershed Climate Change Adaptation Project

Institute for Research and Application of Development Methods, 10/2022

Tero

Johan Pasquet conducted and completed the performance in a satisfactory manner.

Formulation of IFAD’s Integrated Land Management and Biodigesters Project

Tero, 10/2018

Horus Development Finance

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

Olivier, Anis, Eva, Alice, David, Johan, Sophia, Catherine, Annaël... A team of experts at your service.

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Mission à Béjaïa : vers un système intégré d’alerte précoce et de réponse rapide aux feux de forêt

20 Feb. 2026

Mission à Béjaïa : vers un système intégré d’alerte précoce et de réponse rapide aux feux de forêt

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.

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On parle de nos travaux dans le cadre du projet Giroflee – Gestion Innovante des Ressources Forestières pour une Energie durable dans la presse réunionnaise !

19 Feb. 2026

On parle de nos travaux dans le cadre du projet Giroflee – Gestion Innovante des Ressources Forestières pour une Energie durable dans la presse réunionnaise !

"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 (...)".

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Une nouvelle experte dans l’équipe SalvaTerra !

11 Feb. 2026

Une nouvelle experte dans l’équipe SalvaTerra !

Léa Petitfour a rejoint l’équipe de SalvaTerra en janvier 2026 pour renforcer l’équipe et accompagner son développement en France et à l’international.

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Rétrospective 2016-2025 – Episode 2/7 – Carbone & finance climat : structurer des projets crédibles pour accéder aux financements climat

10 Feb. 2026

Rétrospective 2016-2025 – Episode 2/7 – Carbone & finance climat : structurer des projets crédibles pour accéder aux financements climat

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.

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La biomasse, levier d’économies circulaires dans l’océan Indien

27 Jan. 2026

La biomasse, levier d’économies circulaires dans l’océan Indien

📢 𝐄𝐭 𝐬𝐢 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞́𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢̂𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐬-𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐞́𝐞𝐬 ?

♻️ 𝐄𝐭 𝐬𝐢 𝐥’𝐞́𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬’𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐝’𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝… 𝐬𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 ?

Dans le cadre de la feuille de route 2021–2026 de CAP Business Océan Indien, soutenue par l’AFD, SalvaTerra a mené fin 2025 une mission de terrain à Maurice, aux Seychelles et à Madagascar afin d’analyser le potentiel de plusieurs filières de valorisation de la biomasse à l’échelle régionale.

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Rétrospective 2016-2025 – Episode 1/7 – De l’idée au projet finançable : Etudes de faisabilité et formulations des projets de développement et de gestion durable des ressources naturelles

20 Jan. 2026

Rétrospective 2016-2025 – Episode 1/7 – De l’idée au projet finançable : Etudes de faisabilité et formulations des projets de développement et de gestion durable des ressources naturelles

Face à la multiplication des enjeux climatiques, environnementaux et socio-économiques, de nombreux acteurs portent aujourd’hui des idées de projets ambitieuses. Pourtant, passer d'une intention stratégique à un projet financé et mis en œuvre est loin d’être aisé.
Les études de faisabilité et les formulations de projets constituent une étape clé pour transformer une idée, un diagnostic territorial ou sectoriel, en un projet solide, cohérent et aligné avec les standards internationaux des bailleurs de fonds.

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