Eunice Linturi

Kenyan environmental scientist leading climate adaptation in East Africa

Climate Innovator from Kenya

Eunice Linturi is a Kenyan environmental scientist and founder of Green Generation Initiative (GGI), an organization implementing climate-smart agriculture across 15 African countries. Born in 1985 in Kitui County, her work focuses on drought-resistant crops and water conservation systems that have transformed farming for 500,000+ smallholders.

Innovative Solutions

Linturi developed the Terraced Farming System, increasing crop yields by 300% in arid regions. Her Climate Resilience Training programs have trained over 20,000 farmers since 2015. The UN Environment Programme recognizes her work as a model for community-based climate action.

Awards & Impact

Recipient of the 2021 Wangari Maathai Award and the 2019 Rolex Award for Enterprise. Her terracing techniques are now part of Kenya's national agricultural curriculum. Satellite data shows regions using her methods experience 40% less soil erosion.