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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
Environmental Activism

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 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

"The work that I'm involved with is more at catchment, at river basin scale. So it's trying to do the best we can - for us it's within the Thames - to hold as many eels in it as possible within that can grow up and migrate back to the Sargasso."

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"There's no silver bullet. It's a combination of efforts and it's a moving target. We constantly have to be adaptive, we constantly have to try and get ahead of the game and looking at it at a population level and not at an individual level is really... more

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"It's very important to remember - for the same reasons we bought back many of these other species like beaver, river otter, fisher, bald eagle - that all these species have a role ecologically in these ecosystems. And so the same questions should be... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Pecorelli
Zoological Society of London researcher/expert on eels
ZSL
Episode: Dams, pollution and the collapse of the European eel with Joe Pecorelli
Don Jooste
Executive at African Parks leading the Rhino Rewild program
African Parks
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
Pantera
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
Josh Marks
President of Georgians for the Okefenokee
Georgians for the Okefenokee
Episode: Fighting for America's largest blackwater swamp with Josh Marks
Wouter Helmer
Pioneer of Rewilding in Europe and co-founder of Rewilding Europe
Rewilding Europe
Episode: The rewilding powerhouse of Europe with Wouter Helmer
Dave Mountjoy
Author of 'Being With Cows', who focuses on nature recovery and personal healing through connection with cows.
Episode: Finding solace in nature with Dave Mountjoy

Host

Ben Goldsmith
Host of Rewilding the World

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 907 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 Kingdoma month ago
  • Fantastically informative

    I encourage everyone interested in conservation to have a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Farmguy19
    Australia2 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 Kingdom3 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 Kingdom4 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 States7 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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#64
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#3
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
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#26
United Kingdom/Science
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#101
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#9
Australia/Science/Nature
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#52
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Saving songbirds from slaughter in the Mediterranean with Lloyd Scott
Q: How do governments respond to advocacy and evidence from on-the-ground work?
Responses vary; some countries have introduced bans or protections, particularly for turtle doves, but enforcement gaps and lobby pressure mean action can be short-lived, requiring continued scrutiny and public pressure.
Saving songbirds from slaughter in the Mediterranean with Lloyd Scott
Q: Why focus on the Mediterranean, and not other regions where birds migrate?
The Mediterranean hosts major bottlenecks where migrations funnel, and legal loopholes plus traditional practices create the most intense pressures on bird populations, making it a critical battleground for meaningful conservation progress.
Fighting for America's largest blackwater swamp with Josh Marks
Q: What specifically was the first emanation of that threat?
In the 1990s, DuPont proposed mining along the Okefenokee boundary after depleting resources in Florida.

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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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3. Renee Seacor
4. Emily Carrollo
5. Lloyd Scott
6. Marija Krnjajic
7. Josh Marks
8. Wouter Helmer

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