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 service was therefore satisfactory and was carried out according to the terms of the contract.
Assessment of the potential of agricultural export sectors on the East Coast
Integrated Growth Poles and Corridors Project, 01/2024

The team of experts mobilized by the SalvaTerra-ONFI consortium was very professional and made all the necessary efforts to perfectly meet the expectations of the World Bank but also of the Algerian partners involved.
Technical assistance to the Government of Algeria to prevent and fight forest fires
World Bank, 06/2023

My organization is satisfied with this service, which was useful in fuelling the discussions around the project at the time of the FFEM's Scientific and Technical Committee and Steering Committee.
Review of the Project Document – Management of the Svay Chek Watershed with Nature based Solutions
French Facility for Global Environment, 03/2025

Salva Terra successfully performed this service.
Technical assistance to CILSS countries on climate issues (2013-2014)
Permanent Interstates Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel, 08/2015

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

We are satisfied with their service and recommend SalvaTerra for similar services.
Analysis of cash crops potential in south Madagascar
Integrated Growth Poles and Corridors Project, 04/2021

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

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

SalvaTerra has accomplished its mission with satisfaction.
Training of Malian forestry officers in forest statistics and economics
Direction nationale des eaux et forêts du Mali, 02/2019

The Nodalis/SalvaTerra consortium has carried out to our full satisfaction the joint evaluation of three lines of credit in favor of the BNDA in Mali.
Evaluation of three lines of credit allocated to the National Bank for Agricultural Development (BNDA) by AFD
French Development Agency, 01/2021

Full satisfaction with the service provided. The study was submitted on time and even exceeded our expectations in terms of depth of analysis and relevance of the recommendations. The quality of the work provided, the methodological seriousness and the effective coordination with the local teams made it possible to obtain concrete and usable results for the rest of the project.
Study of the cassava, timber and charcoal value-chains for an agroforestry plantation
Mushiete & Co, 02/2025

The Territorial Collectivity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is satisfied with this service and the professionalism of the company. The PDAD developed was also adopted by the Territorial Council in February 2019.
Development of the Sustainable Agriculture Development Plan for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
Territorial collectivity of St Pierre and Miquelon, 07/2019

The service enabled the implementation of the Dabola Groundnut Basin Agricultural Development Project with little difficulty.
Feasibility study of an agricultural project for the Dabola groundnut basin
Government of Guinea, 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

SalvaTerra was extremely communicative, carried out the work to a high standard, and was very responsive to feedback, tailoring results as needed. I wouldn't hesitate to work with SalvaTerra again and would confidently recommend them.
Measurement and promotion of soil organic carbon in cotton systems
Better Cotton Initiative, 10/2022
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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.