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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

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.

AgroParisTech was very satisfied with the professionalism with which SalvaTerra carried out these services. Its reliability, scientific rigour, international recognition [...] have justified AgroParisTech having repeatedly requested the services of this company for almost 10 years.

Annual training on “Tropical forests and climate change” for AgroParisTech

AgroParisTech – Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences and Industries, 10/2022

International Fund for Agricultural Development

My organization is satisfied with the progress of this service, which was of high quality and delivered within the agreed deadline.

Capitalization on Nature-based Solutions (NBSs) of IFAD projects

International Fund for Agricultural Development, 01/2022

Agence de coopération technique allemande

My organization is highly satisfied with SalvaTerra's performance and appreciated in particular their accurate innovation competencies and client-orientation.

Estimating the costs/benefits of REDD+ in Lebanon, Tunisia and Turkey

Agence de coopération technique allemande, 02/2014

Sylvatrop consulting

The involvement of SalvaTerra in the evaluation was entirely satisfactory.

Final evaluation of the Land Reform and Land Tenure Security Support Project (ARSF)

Sylvatrop consulting, 05/2021

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

French Development Agency

SalvaTerra was able to be responsive in a tight deadline and a complex working environment. The solutions and initiatives they proposed made it possible to carry out the proposed service and to provide useful and quality work for PRISAN and AFD.

Co-construction of the Project for the Institutional Strengthening of the Food Security Sector in Niger (PRISAN)

French Development Agency, 10/2022

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

Integrated Growth Poles and Corridors Project

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

Pur projet

My organization is satisfied with their performance and really appreciates the high-quality services provided in full compliance with their contractual requirements.

Feasibility study for the dissemination of improved cookstoves in Uganda and Kenya

Pur projet, 04/2021

Permanent Interstates Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel

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

National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information – International department

My organization is fully satisfied with the progress of this service and expresses its gratitude to SalvaTerra for its professionalism, the efforts made and the quality of the services provided.

Prospective study for the sustainability of the Forest Observation by Satellite Project in Central and West Africa (OSFACO)

National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information – International department, 10/2022

Institut européen de la forêt

Fully satisfied with the performance: all taks were conducted with great intellingence and professionalism, in a very collaborative, adaptive and transparent manner.

Estimating the costs/benefits of REDD+ in Côte d’Ivoire

Institut européen de la forêt, 02/2014

Prospect Consulting & Services

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

My organization is extremely satisfied with the service and found the team very professional, responsive to our needs and with a strong technical capacity. We will not hesitate to work with SalvaTerra in the future.

Alignment of the Makira REDD+ project with the ER-Program of North-West Madagascar

Wildlife Conservation Society, 11/2017

10 Mar. 2026

La filière Forêt-Bois de La Réunion : Une étude des acteurs et des flux pour outiller l’interprofession

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

[ANNONCE] SalvaTerra poursuit son développement en 2026 en intégrant l’Alliance for Nature

🌱 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

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.

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 (...)".

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.

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.

SalvaTerra Environment, Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development Design Office