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Rewilding the World with Ben Goldsmith

Ben Goldsmith
Rewilding
Conservation
Biodiversity
Beavers
Wolves
Climate Change
Marine Protected Areas
Nature Restoration
Overfishing
Ecological Restoration
Rhino Conservation
Okefenokee Wetland
Water Voles
Poaching
Wildlife Conservation
Marine Conservation
Agriculture
Klamath River
Dam Removal
Wildlife Trade

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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"Our aim is to re-create that sort of biosphere level peat land on a massive scale and unsurprisingly everything begins with water. And we need flowers and of course with flowers we’ll build insects so really straight and extraordinary complex botany... more

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"The bison will stay, no matter what happens here, and we will pursue all legal remedies for appealing this decision... but we will continue to manage a herd of bison, we will continue to open these lands to the public, we will continue to grow Ameri... more

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"We are in an abusive relationship with nature and we all know what abusive relationships look like. They are when one part always takes, takes, takes and never gives anything back. That is the relationship we have with nature right now and that will... more

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"Our dream is that children growing up in Newcastle should be able to stand on those terraces, look out and see this wonderful sort of wild landscape, and be able to go to it and spend time in it and see how food is produced naturally and be part of ... more

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Recent Guests

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Former UNEP leader who spearheaded the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration; Vice President of Climate Action at Salesforce
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Episode: Resetting our relationship with nature with Tim Christophersen
Craig Bennett
Chief executive of the Wildlife Trusts
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Episode: Wild land for everyone: The Rothbury Estate campaign with Craig Bennett
Joe Pecorelli
Zoological Society of London researcher/expert on eels
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Episode: Dams, pollution and the collapse of the European eel with Joe Pecorelli
Don Jooste
Executive at African Parks leading the Rhino Rewild program
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Episode: Translocating two thousand giants across Africa with Donovan Jooste
Renee Seacor
Rewilding Director at Mighty Earth
Mighty Earth
Episode: The cougar comeback with Renee Seacor and Emily Carrollo
Emily Carrollo
Cougar Research Collaborative Project Coordinator for Pantera
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Episode: The cougar comeback with Renee Seacor and Emily Carrollo
Lloyd Scott
Ecologist, Committee Against Bird Slaughter
Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS)
Episode: Saving songbirds from slaughter in the Mediterranean with Lloyd Scott
Marija Krnjajic
From Croatia, team leader of Rewilding Velebit
Rewilding Europe / Velebit project
Episode: Bringing back the lost wild of Europe with Marija Krnjajic
Deli Saavedra
Leader of Jaguar Rivers Initiative, Rewilding Argentina
Rewilding Argentina
Episode: A bold vision to rewild South America with Deli Saavedra

Host

Ben Goldsmith
Host of Rewilding the World

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 915 ratings
  • Inspiring

    Sometimes it can feel so overwhelming to know how to help nature recover. It can feel impossible. But you listen to this podcast and feel hope again. The stories are inspirational and calming and fascinating. And Ben is an excellent host and so knowledgable. Thank goodness for these people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gwyn11!
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Fantastically informative

    I encourage everyone interested in conservation to have a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Farmguy19
    Australia3 months ago
  • Love the podcasts Ben

    In my mid sixties now and waking up to the need to protect our planet. I’ve become an ecology management student. The world perspective of your podcasts further awakens me. Thank you,

    Mark

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greavesy62
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Writing policy for Reform

    I have always appreciated the fine selection of well curated talks on this podcast. However writing environmental policy for Reform would be a great error. The funders of Reform have a gravely poor strategy for the environment, this won’t change.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Opitt
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • 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 States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are well-curated and topics deeply researched, offering practical conservation insights.
The host is praised for thoughtful questioning and broad international scope.
The show sometimes faces critique around accessibity of certain topics to urban audiences.
Listeners describe the show as uplifting, informative, and hopeful about nature recovery.

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

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#111
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#5
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
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#30
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#107
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#13
Australia/Science/Nature
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#71
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A bold vision to rewild South America with Deli Saavedra
Q: How are the governments reacting to this plan, given it spans four countries?
Governments are aware and supportive in principle, but funding is scarce; the alliance relies mainly on philanthropy and aims to build political support that can sustain long-term conservation, with practical steps like partnerships with indigenous communities and private landowners.
Resetting our relationship with nature with Tim Christophersen
Q: Salesforce, why bother with nature restoration and what is the company doing in this space?
The guest explains Salesforce's nature-positive strategy, investments in mangroves, a high-level commitment to plant trees, and the LEAP framework for nature-related financial disclosures, illustrating how a tech company integrates ecological resilience into its business model.
Resetting our relationship with nature with Tim Christophersen
Q: Tim, can we jump straight into this generation restoration idea? How did you find yourself at the United Nations Environment Programme, building the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration?
Tim explains the origin of the UN Decade, the consensus-building process, and how the Decade was designed to be inclusive so many actors could participate in ecosystem restoration, signaling a movement larger than any single country.
Translocating two thousand giants across Africa with Donovan Jooste
Q: Dom, you're in charge of the logistics of moving these rhinos around. How do you move dozens or more than a hundred two-ton rhinos across thousands of kilometers of remote African bush?
The process combines local tracking, aerial relocation, veterinary involvement, and multi-leg continental transport, starting with tracking and sedating rhinos, moving them in crates by road, then using planes (a 747 to Entebbe, followed by C-130s) and final ground transport to the destination reserves, all coordinated with specialized partners to ensure safety and viability.
Saving songbirds from slaughter in the Mediterranean with Lloyd Scott
Q: What role does youth engagement play in changing attitudes?
Youth engagement, through education, bird hospitals, and school programs, helps reframe the issue, reduces acceptance of hunting by younger generations, and creates a longer-term shift in attitudes toward conservation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rewilding the World

What is Rewilding the World about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers in-depth conversations with leading figures behind global rewilding and nature-recovery initiatives. Episodes balance scientific detail with on-the-ground programs, covering river restoration, predator reintroductions, large-scale wildlife translocations, marine ecosystem recovery, and community-driven conservation. A standout theme is practical action paired with hopeful storytelling, often featuring cross-border collaborations, governance lessons, and funding challenges. Its guests tend to be researchers, NGO leaders, policymakers, and frontline practitioners, making it a strong fit for listeners who want actionable insights and real-world impact in nature restoration and biodiversity. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis... more

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5. Renee Seacor
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7. Lloyd Scott
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