Sidney-Max Etienne

Sidney-Max Etienne is the founder and director of Grown in Haiti, where he leads the transformation of degraded land into resilient agroforestry systems. Drawing on nature-based learning and local knowledge, he has developed seed-sharing and training programs. He is also the author of Agrikilti Rejeneratif Pou Ayiti, a practical guidebook in Haitian Creole promoting community-led climate resilience.

Breaking the Wall of Exclusion from Climate Science: Sidney-Max Etienne's 2025 Falling Walls Engage Finalist Project is Grown in Haiti.

Grown in Haiti is a nonprofit organisation focused on restoring degraded land and enhancing food security in rural Haiti through regenerative agriculture and ecological education. Working directly with farmers, youth, and families, it develops locally adapted solutions that integrate scientific and traditional knowledge. Through hands-on training and community engagement, Grown in Haiti supports soil restoration, sustainable food production, and climate resilience in vulnerable tropical environments.