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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
Wildlife Trade
Dam Removal

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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America’s apex predator is the cougar, or mountain lion. They’re thriving in the West, but were wiped out two centuries ago in the East, where talk of restoring them has simmered for decades. After spending time in New England during the summer of 20... more

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"The amount of times I've been and just for a brief moment you almost sort of lose track and forget ... and you're just looking at this marvel on a really good migration day and the number of birds... and it's absolutely incredible and then the next ... more

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"I was driving once with my ranger - and we were in the car - and in front of us was a big, grey wolf. He was astonished. Both of us, we just stopped breathing."

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"This place went from zero percent possibilities to sight a jaguar in two or three days to 100 percent possibility to see jaguars. This change in perception of the people, because now 'the jaguar is not a problem' is an opportunity."

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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
Mary Colwell
Champion for nature and conservationist dedicated to curlew preservation
Episode: The crisis facing the curlew with Mary Colwell
Sandy Luk
Executive Director of the Marine Conservation Society, and an advocate for marine conservation and restoration initiatives.
Marine Conservation Society
Episode: Restoring Britain's wildest coast with Sandy Luk

Host

Ben Goldsmith
Host of discussions centering on global rewilding and nature recovery initiatives, with a passion for environmental advocacy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 888 ratings
  • 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom3 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 States6 months 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

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    1
    Croftsmith
    United Kingdom6 months 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 States7 months ago

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Listeners find the content uplifting and inspirational, emphasizing the hope it provides regarding environmental conservation.
Some critiques mention a perceived disconnect for urban listeners regarding practicality in rewilding discussions; however, the general consensus is overwhelmingly positive about the podcast's informative nature.
Many appreciate the focus on real-world actions and projects that make a difference, contributing to a sense of community among environmentalists.

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#63
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#10
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#53
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#187
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#5
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#59
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Talking Points

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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.
Fighting for America's largest blackwater swamp with Josh Marks
Q: Is that the Florida Wildlife Corridor Program?
Yes, it is.

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Recent guests on Rewilding the World include:

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2. Emily Carrollo
3. Lloyd Scott
4. Marija Krnjajic
5. Josh Marks
6. Wouter Helmer
7. Dave Mountjoy
8. Mary Colwell

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