Leng Ouch

Leng Ouch is a Cambodian climate activist. He spent his early childhood in the forests in Cambodia and became an activist against illegal logging in Cambodia's forests. He is best known for going undercover to record illegal logging activities in his home country.

Early life Leng Ouch was born in Takéo Province to a family of poor farmers, and he spent most of his childhood during the Khmer Rouge regime as his family migrated between forests and survived by foraging. During the 2000s and 2010s, Leng has gone undercover in often dangerous situations taking photos and recording evidence of illegal logging, which has led to 23 land concessions being cancelled and a major logging company being exposed. Often adopting disguises in his work, Leng has helped uncover thousands of crimes and confiscate timber and logging equipment.

Awards -Leng was awarded the Asian Game Changer Awards in 2017 https://asiasociety.org/video/leng-ouch-accepts-asia-society-asia-game-changer-award?page=429

-Leng was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2016 for his work exposing corruption and illegal logging in Cambodia.