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.

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

My organization is very satisfied with this service, which was carried out with seriousness and professionalism in view of the high level of requirements of the steering committee and the limited budget of the study.
Meta-evaluation of rice projects with regard to climate issues (mitigation and adaptation)
French Association for Water, Irrigation and Drainage, 06/2024

My organization is satisfied with the execution of this service and I appreciated the high availability and responsiveness of the teams despite the distances, the time differences and the travel restrictions.
Feasibility study of the Talaky Be project for the adaptation of agriculture to CC
French Development Agency, 09/2022

The delivery and deliverables provided (...) are of high quality with practical guidance to support the work of IUCN and its partners in the field. IUCN particularly appreciated the collaborative approach and efficiency in carrying out the mission.
Promoting pro-biodiversity practices in mining and agribusiness in West and Central Africa
International Union for Conservation of Nature, 09/2020

Mon organisme est très satisfait de l’exécution de cette prestation. The SalvaTerra SAS team was able to adapt to the conditions of the evaluation while ensuring the required rigor.
Final evaluation of the AFD-AVSF Multi-Year Partnership Agreement 2019-2022
French Development Agency, 10/2022

My organization is satisfied with this service, particularly because of the quality of the technical work in terms of mapping and traceability and the significant involvement provided in the identification of pilot sites.
Technical assistance to the “Cocoa 0 deforestation” programme in Côte d’Ivoire
Institut européen de la forêt, 09/2016

My organization [...] considers that the study was conducted in a very detailed manner, with the aim of responding comprehensively to the mission entrusted to it in a sometimes difficult field context, with a high-quality deliverable.
Feasibility study of the project Restoration of forests and landscapes in the Sahel
Fonds français pour l’environnement mondial, 11/2017

This mission was carried out satisfactorily.
Study of the preliminary draft of standards and strategy for the “Improved cookstoves” sector
Energy Services Improvement Project, 02/2022

My organization is satisfied with their performance
Final evaluation of the “Ecomakala” energy reforestation project
World Wildlife Fund – Belgium, 02/2014

My organization is satisfied with this delivery that meets expectations.
Development of the Regional Forest and Timber Programme of Martinique
Direction de l’alimentation, de l’agriculture et de la forêt de Martinique, 11/2022

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

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

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

My organization is very satisfied with SalvaTerra's performance and both the client and the recipient of the support have expressed their satisfaction
Support for the development of the Ivorian REDD+ roadmap
Prospect Consulting & Services, 02/2014

My organization is satisfied with their performance and would work with SalvaTerra SAS again for future assignment.
Evaluation of WFP’s Interim National Strategic Plan 2018-2020 in the DRC
Action Against Hunger UK, 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.
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 ».