Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza is a Peruvian-born chemical biologist, conservationist, and celebrated National Geographic Explorer. Recognized among BBC’s 100 Women of 2024 and awarded honours like the ACS Leadership Prize, New Explorer Award 2025 and a National Geographic Early Career Grant, she is pioneering innovative paths in biodiversity, medicine, and conservation.
Her debut book, The Spirit of the Rainforest, takes us on a vibrant journey into Amazonian biodiversity, cultural richness, and the deep spiritual connection between people and the natural world.
Join Dr. Rosa at the Eden Project for an inspiring event as she shares stories from her wildest expeditions into the world’s most magical, yet vulnerable ecosystems. Discover the science, spirit, and storytelling behind her mission to protect our Enchanted Earth.
Book signings will follow the talk — don’t miss your chance to meet this extraordinary explorer in person!