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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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"Eighty percent of the world’s population lives underneath a light polluted sky of some kind. 

When you look specifically at Europe and North America that statistic rises to ninety nine percent. So basically almost nobody can see the Milky Way, or c... more

"Come to Africa, find who should be responsible to carry out conservation and support that. Don’t take away the responsibility of Africans, because that hasn’t given us the results we need, and it’s very expensive. 

Find those government institution... more

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"Nature would like to change all the time, and that's guided by those landscape architects like large herbivores, but also other processes; wind, storm, disease, fire, flooding - you name it. Anything can change a landscape if we allow it." 

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"This is a natural progression of how to protect your borders. And the other advantage is that it's cheaper; it's already there. So I can see that as demands on the defence budgets go up and up and up, that warWilding will become more and more promin... more

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Recent Guests

Frans Schepers
Founder of Rewilding Europe
Rewilding Europe
Episode: Europe is burning, here's what could stop it with Frans Schepers
Jasper Humphreys
Director of Programs at the Marjan Conflict, Biodiversity and Military Sustainability Study Group, Department of War Studies, King's College London
King's College London / Marjan Conflict, Biodiversity and Military Sustainability Study Group
Episode: How nature became Ukraine's secret weapon with Jasper Humphreys
George Monbiot
Legendary writer and campaigner discussed in intro
Episode: Hope for a wilder Britain with George Monbiot
Tim Christophersen
Former UNEP leader who spearheaded the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration; Vice President of Climate Action at Salesforce
Salesforce
Episode: Resetting our relationship with nature with Tim Christophersen
Craig Bennett
Chief executive of the Wildlife Trusts
Wildlife Trusts
Episode: Wild land for everyone: The Rothbury Estate campaign with Craig Bennett
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

Host

Ben Goldsmith
Host of Rewilding the World

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 952 ratings
  • Rewilding Entrepreneur blocked by bureaucracy

    Hi Ben,

    Long time listener, first time reviewer. You provide great content. Thank you for doing so.

    Just listened to your interview with Frans from Rewilding Europe.

    I certainly support everything they are doing but an under appreciated issue is how European bureaucracy blocks rewilding and nature positive economic activity.

    My company is developing a regenerative landscape resort in the Iberian Highlands and it is nearly impossible due to the dysfunctional Spanish bureaucracy and land use ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    02efg
    United Statesa month ago
  • Mr

    Enthralling. I share widely. I am creating a Curative Forest in Fife. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RoryMacphee
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Highly recommended!

    We have been listening to Ben’s rewilding podcast for more than a year now and have enjoyed every episode. Ben’s an excellent interviewer and spends time talking to a wide range of experts from around the world on the important and timely subject of rewilding our world. Both educational as well as entertaining it’s well worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Lowe
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Outstanding

    My rewilding efforts are so small compared with the vision and reach aspired to by Ben Goldsmith and his fascinating guests. Yet, hopeful, inspirational and engaging - I love it and learn so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HJ tourist in Sevilla
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Tears

    Often I feel tears burning when I hear what we have done to nature. While at the same time hugely impressed by the rewilding projects you shared.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brain Athletes
    Netherlands3 months ago

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Some comments note a perceived privilege in certain discussions and encourage more accessible, hyper-local guidance for urban or limited-space contexts.
Audience notes the show provides credible, on-the-ground insights from a diverse set of conservation leaders.
Listeners describe the host as knowledgeable, uplifting, and capable of translating complex conservation topics into hopeful, practical stories.
Listeners appreciate the inspiring tone and practical case studies that offer actionable ideas for supporters and practitioners alike.

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

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#126
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#23
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How nature became Ukraine's secret weapon with Jasper Humphreys
Q: What are the main challenges or pushbacks to implementing war-wilding on private land or within existing combat zones?
Key challenges include land ownership and compensation, ecological and safety concerns, the risk of hardening borders into permanent fortifications, and balancing national security with conservation goals and public access.
How nature became Ukraine's secret weapon with Jasper Humphreys
Q: Are there real-world examples or pilot efforts in Europe showing these ideas taking shape?
Yes, Poland's Eastern Shield with rewetting and wider applications is cited, along with discussions at NATO conferences and activities in the UK where MOD lands could be repurposed for nature restoration alongside training.
How nature became Ukraine's secret weapon with Jasper Humphreys
Q: What is the core concept of war-wilding and how does it work in practice?
War-wilding combines strategic rewilding of land—such as rewetting peatlands and expanding floodplains—with military and civil planning to create natural defensive lines that are cheaper and potentially more resilient than traditional fortifications, while also providing ecological and memorial value.
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.

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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 centers on large-scale nature restoration and rewilding, featuring leaders, researchers, and on-the-ground practitioners driving biodiversity recovery, ecosystem restoration, and nature-based solutions. Conversations span flagship projects, governance and funding models, cross-border collaborations, and the social dimensions of restoration—from policy shifts and private finance to community engagement and Indigenous-led stewardship. Noteworthy angles include ambitious translocations, landscape-scale corridors, and the tension between conservation goals and local livelihoods, all explored through rigorous storytelling, practical case studies, and inspirational human narratives. The format often blends field insights with strategic d... more

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1. Frans Schepers
2. Jasper Humphreys
3. George Monbiot
4. Tim Christophersen
5. Craig Bennett
6. Joe Pecorelli
7. Don Jooste
8. Renee Seacor

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