Eduardo Nolla

A Peruvian environmentalist leading conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest through sustainable tourism.

Eduardo Nolla is a Peruvian conservationist and founder of Rainforest Expeditions, a company that combines ecotourism with rainforest preservation. Born in 1958, Nolla has dedicated his life to protecting the Amazon by creating economic incentives for local communities to preserve biodiversity. His approach involves offering luxury eco-lodges that fund conservation projects and employ indigenous people, ensuring their cultural heritage is respected.

Rainforest Expeditions operates lodges like Tambopata Research Center in southeastern Peru, which supports scientific research and wildlife monitoring. Nolla's model has been replicated in other regions, proving that sustainable tourism can coexist with environmental protection. His work has been documented in National Geographic articles and has influenced policies in Amazonian conservation.

Nolla's efforts have led to the protection of over 1.5 million acres of rainforest and the establishment of partnerships with organizations like Wildlife Conservation Society. His philosophy emphasizes that conservation must be economically viable to be sustainable, a principle that has inspired global environmental strategies.