Luis Sanchez

Peruvian environmentalist leading rainforest conservation through indigenous partnerships

Luis Sanchez (b. 1990) is a Quechua environmental scientist whose work has transformed Amazon conservation strategies. As director of Amazon Guardians, he pioneered the 'Indigenous Ranger Network' that now protects 12 million hectares of Peruvian rainforest. His approach combines traditional ecological knowledge with satellite monitoring systems, reducing illegal logging by 68% in合作 regions since 2017.

Sanchez's 2019 Nature journal study proved that community-led conservation produces better biodiversity outcomes than government-managed reserves. His organization trains indigenous youth in drone technology and GPS mapping, creating over 800 green economy jobs in remote areas.

His advocacy led to Peru's 2020 Amazon Protection Decree, which recognizes indigenous land rights as key to conservation. Sanchez's TEDx talk "Our Forests, Our Future" has become a movement rallying global youth for climate justice. He was recently named a WWF Young Conservationist of the Year.