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.
SalvaTerra was able to adapt to the difficult context, related to the COVID pandemic during the realization of the mission, which concluded with very satisfactory results, which the Project is in the process of popularizing.
Technological improvement of ylang-ylang essential oil distillation
Integrated Growth Poles and Corridors Project, 10/2022
My organization [...] particularly appreciated the relevance and quality of the report delivered at the end of the service.
Pre-feasibility study of agroecological zoning of Guinea
Institut national de l’information géographique et forestière – Branche internationale, 09/2017
The quality of the expertise was recognized by the sponsoring organization and confirmed by the members of the Evaluation Steering Committee. The availability of SalvaTerra agents, their efficiency and professionalism in carrying out the study were highlighted.
Technical and financial evaluation of agri-environment-climate measures
Direction de l’alimentation, de l’agriculture et de la forêt de Mayotte, 06/2017
L'AFD est satisfaite de cette prestation.
Révision du cadre d’investissement national du CAFI
Agence française de développement, 02/2017
The work done is therefore satisfactory and we are satisfied with Maden's work.
Global Canopy Programme support to develop Cameroon’s REDD+ Country Profile
Global Canopy Programme, 08/2019
SalvaTerra were in accordance with the terms of the contract, including the results agreed upon and in respect of the agreed deadlines.
Development of a protocol for assessing deforestation caused by cocoa
Rainforest Alliance, 08/2019
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 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
My organization is satisfied with this diagnostic service aimed at proposing a rehabilitation and integrated management program for this forest.
Initiation of the management plan for the de Gaulle forest (Jerash, North Jordan)
French Development Agency, 09/2019
My organization is satisfied with their performance and would like to highlight the professionalism and comprehensiveness of the approach taken.
Market study on the financing of small-scale private irrigation in Niger
International Finance Corporation, 10/2022
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
Salva Terra's experts have shown great professionalism in the management of this project, in the mobilization and consultation [...] as well as in the conduct of technical analysis.
Support for setting up a Brazil-DRC bilateral cooperation on REDD+
European Forest Institute, 04/2015
The service 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
I am fully satisfied with their performance and their ability to offer expertise both in the collection and processing of field data and in the analysis of results, as well as their involvement at all levels and with various stakeholders.
Study of the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in Madagascar
Banque mondiale, 08/2017
My organization is satisfied with their performance
Final evaluation of the “Ecomakala” energy reforestation project
World Wildlife Fund – Belgium, 02/2014
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19 Feb. 2025
Chez SalvaTerra, nous accompagnons les bailleurs de fonds et porteurs de projets avec une approche rigoureuse et pragmatique, fondée sur des années d'expérience en études de hashtag#faisabilité et en hashtag#formulation de projets.
05 Nov. 2024
La biodiversité mondiale est largement méconnue : 1,9 millions d’espèces sont répertoriées dans le Catalogue of Life mais il en existerait a priori quatre fois plus, soit 8,7 millions ! Et sur ces 8,7 millions, près d’un million sont menacées d’extinction… La 6ème extinction de masse de la biodiversité est en cours.
24 Oct. 2024
SalvaTerra a été mandatée par le projet AFIDEV, porté par Expertise France, pour étudier les marchés de l'ylang-ylang et dégager des pistes de renforcement du positionnement de la production des Comores sur le marché international