The spirit of the rainforest - Rosa Vásquez Espinoza

Scientist and author Rosa Vásquez Espinoza takes us on a deeply personal journey into the heart of the Amazon. Blending indigenous wisdom with cutting-edge science, she explores the rainforest not just as an ecosystem, but as a living, breathing entity — one that holds profound lessons for resilience, healing, and our connection to the natural world.

About the speaker

Rosa Vásquez Espinoza, Ph.D. is a Peruvian scientist and conservationist. She is author of The Spirit of the Rainforest, National Geographic Explorer, Explorer’s Club Member, EC50 and New Explorer 2025 Awardee, Founder and Executive Director Amazon Research Internacional, 100 Women BBC 2024, 50 Women Forbes Peru 2025.

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This event has been organised by the South West regional committee.

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