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Rewilding the World with Ben Goldsmith

Ben Goldsmith
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Marine Protected Areas
Overfishing
Biodiversity
Gökova Bay
Ecological Restoration
Biodiversity Loss
Everglades
Wildlife Restoration
Wildlife Conservation
Turkey
Fishing Communities
Conservation
Mediterranean Conservation Society
Lake District
The Nature Conservancy
Sahel
Scimitar Horned Oryx
Greater Coa Valley
Namibia

Join Ben Goldsmith as he speaks to some of the most influential people behind the most exciting and dramatic rewilding and nature recovery projects across the globe.

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"They don't hate wolves, they just hate the idea of losing their livelihood. So for me, if we can prevent the conflict, and we can empower rural areas and rural land owners and ranchers to be the best stewards of the land that we can, that's the best... more

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"Something like 27 million people in Britain consider themselves gardeners. If you can harness those people, if you can get them thinking about their relationship with the natural world; with wildlife, with invertebrates, with bugs, with biodiversity... more

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"What we really need to do, and what we're really trying to do with our work, is bring back that old forest condition and the main ingredient for that is time - we're buying these forests time." 

In this episode of Rewilding the World Ben Goldsmith ... more

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"Sea otters are the best long term solution for the health of the ecosystem and resiliency off of the coast as a keystone species." 

The release of this episode of Rewilding the World coincides with Sea Otter Awareness Week. Ben Goldsmith talks with... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Curry
Range rider dedicated to fostering coexistence with large carnivores
Project GRIFF
Episode: Why coexistence with wolves is vital with range-rider Daniel Curry
James Canton
Author and teacher focused on nature and ecology
Episode: Renaturing small spaces with James Canton
Shelby Perry
Director of Wildland at the Northeast Wilderness Trust
Northeast Wilderness Trust
Episode: Protecting the new forests of New England with Shelby Perry
Chanel Hason
Marine biologist and director of the Elakha Alliance
Elakha Alliance
Episode: Showcasing Otter-ly amazing aquatic engineers with Chanel Hason
Katie Zacarian
Expert in animal communication and AI methodologies for conservation
Earth Species
Episode: Using AI to unlock animal communication with Katie Zacarian
Enric Sala
Explorer in residence at National Geographic and founder of Pristine Seas
National Geographic
Episode: Bringing the ocean back to life with Enric Sala
Olivia Swaak-Goldman
Representative from the Wildlife Justice Commission
Wildlife Justice Commission
Episode: Fighting organised wildlife crime with Olivia Swaak-Goldman
Toby Diggens
Landscape designer transforming and rewilding landscapes across Britain.
Episode: Can rewilding and farming work together? With Toby Diggens
Katie Mosher
Involved in the Billion Oyster Project, focusing on urban rewilding efforts.
Billion Oyster Project
Episode: Diving into New York’s Billion Oyster Project with Katie Mosher

Host

Ben Goldsmith
Host of conversations focusing on rewilding and nature recovery with a diverse range of experts in the field.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 822 ratings
  • Hope

    Absolutely live this podcast, keep up the good work. In these time of humans at war with nature and with it’s self the podcast gives me hope, and my god we certainly need that. 5 stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wombathound
    United Statesa month ago
  • "Renaturing Small Spaces" Episode

    This episode felt very out of touch with the reality most people face. Referring to rewilding two acres of land as a "small space" overlooks the fact that the vast majority of people don’t have access to anything near that amount of land. The segment barely acknowledged truly small spaces—like urban gardens, balconies, or window boxes—which is where many listeners actually live and seek inspiration.

    It came across as a reflection of privilege, unintentionally reinforcing the idea that connecting... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Croftsmith
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Inspiring!

    In these times of sorrow, when nature is being eaten to alive by 8 billion human mouths, this show is an inspiration and a respite from dread and concern for our sacred world. Maybe we can change our dreadful ways. Maybe we can restore our connection with our beautiful world. Thank you, Ben for your work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Redwoodland
    United States2 months ago
  • Vancouver Island

    Love the show. Have you looked at Peninsula Streams work here near Victoria BC? Stream and creek restoration seems to have far reaching effects. I’m curious if the Thames is getting some restoration attention?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    potatobug2
    Canada2 months ago
  • Inspirational

    This podcast gives hope. It is informative and inspirational as people from across the world share rewilding ideas, theories and practices- great listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T. lex
    Australia2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many express an renewed sense of hope in addressing environmental crises through the successful projects highlighted by guests.
The host is noted for his engaging interviewing style and depth of knowledge in the subjects discussed.
Listeners appreciate the inspiring narratives surrounding nature conservation and rewilding efforts, viewing the content as uplifting and informative.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#34
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#74
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#76
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#24
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#25
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why coexistence with wolves is vital with range-rider Daniel Curry
Q: How do you fund the work you're doing?
Curry explains that funding comes from private philanthropists who support his work, as well as through his own investments and efforts to ensure continuity in conflict mitigation efforts.
Why coexistence with wolves is vital with range-rider Daniel Curry
Q: Are there any understanding among ranching communities that killing these animals makes the situation worse?
Curry mentions that while some ranchers who have utilized different tools understand this, others sticking to the lethal means don't realize that shooting can disrupt the pack dynamics and exacerbate the issue.
Why coexistence with wolves is vital with range-rider Daniel Curry
Q: How did you personally come to working on coexistence with carnivores?
Curry shares that he felt a need to help resolve the conflict between rural communities and carnivores and decided to bridge the divide between the two camps.
Renaturing small spaces with James Canton
Q: What is your advice for the average person with a small space?
Even small spaces can support biodiversity; one can start by leaving areas wild, planting native species, and creating habitats.
Renaturing small spaces with James Canton
Q: What is your perspective on the relationship between humans and nature over time?
Humans have historically had an intimate connection with the landscape and nature, which has become increasingly severed in modern times.

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1. Daniel Curry
2. James Canton
3. Shelby Perry
4. Chanel Hason
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