Picture credit: Island Conservation – Palmyra Atoll has one of the best remaining examples of a tropical coastal strand forest found in the Pacific, where many endangered and depleted species thrive
Rewilding creates stories worth sharing
Across the world, people are experiencing the tangible benefits of rewilding.
Hope, when paired with positive action, becomes a powerful force for change.
As a global alliance we amplify inspiring stories of nature’s comeback and its many benefits for ecosystems, climate, and human wellbeing.
If you would like to interview us, explore rewilding stories from a specific region or field, or connect with experts on the ground, we welcome media enquiries and are happy to put you in touch with relevant partners.
THE GLOBAL REWILDING ALLIANCE, AS SEEN IN…
July 2026
Firefighter donkeys are helping prevent wildfires from spreading in Spain
This summer has seen ferocious wildfires tearing across southern Europe earlier in the season than usual. More than 240,000 acres of land have already been destroyed across Spain, with a recent blaze in the south quickly turning into one the country’s deadliest.
June 2026
Les dugongs pourraient considérablement accroître le stockage de carbone dans les océans
En cette journée de célébration de la journée mondiale de l’océan, une nouvelle recherche met en lumière le rôle majeur de la faune marine dans la lutte contre le changement climatique.
May 2026
A new view on nature restoration: wilder nature as a source of new knowledge about biodiversity and climate
On 20 March 2026, the symposium ‘Evidence-based Rewilding’ took place in Wageningen. This symposium focused on the results achieved with rewilding projects over the past thirty-five years. National and international speakers from science and practice explained how to collect solid evidence for rewilding and demonstrate its impact.
April 2026
Bringing the world’s rewilders together: Interview with Alister Scott
Rewilding — the process of letting nature take over — is having its moment across the world at every scale. From an 18th-century abandoned farm in the French Alps, to a volcanic lake in Indonesia, to primates being brought back into Brazil’s national parks, to restoring Kalahari’s savanna ecosystem in South Africa — conservationists are tirelessly using nature’s landscape engineers to restore its wild ways.
April 2026
The Ecological Uplift: Rewilding the World’s Grasslands
From the steppes of Kazakhstan to the rangelands of Kenya, a global movement is bringing grasslands back to life – and discovering that wildlife and human prosperity are not in competition, but in partnership.
January 2026
Wildlife and the carbon cycle
Schmitz and the Global Rewilding Alliance have developed the Yale/GRA ACC model – ACC standing for Animating the Carbon Cycle. It accounts not only for vegetation growth, but also for how herbivores and predators shape nutrient flows, soil structure, and even fire regimes.
For too long, environmental narratives have been dominated by fear and loss. Rewilding offers a different approach. Instead of only fighting threats, we can also seize opportunities… We can give nature a helping hand, regenerate ecosystems, and create lasting benefits for both nature and people.
Podcasts, Talks & Presentations with the Global Rewilding Alliance
Whales, Wolves, and Wild Comebacks: The Power of Rewilding | Alister Scott
This episode of Earthlings 2.0 features Alister Scott of the Global Rewilding Alliance, discussing the growing global rewilding movement and how ecosystem restoration could play a major role in addressing multiple challenges (50 minute listen).
Conservation & Morality: Not complicated, just the right thing to do | Alastair Driver
In this episode of the ADDA podcast from the Deep & Meaningful Consultancy, Prof. Alastair Driver, Senior Advisor to the GRA, is interviewed about his life and career, with a focus on conservation and morality. (68 minute listen).
Expert Advice on How to REWILD Your Business Model for Success | Alastair Driver
In this episode of the Sphere of Success podcast, Prof. Alastair Driver, Senior Advisor to the GRA, is interviewed about his career, including rewilding with particular focus on influencing environmental policy and practice. (38 minute listen).
Rewilding, what’s it all about? | Alister Scott
Jonathan Withey, Director & Co-founder of NatureThrive, sits down with Alister Scott of the Global Rewilding Alliance to explore his path to leadership in the rewilding movement (50 minute listen).
Rewilding as a Beacon of Hope: A Global Vision for 2030 | Alister Scott
In this keynote address at the Citizen Zoo Rewilding Conference 2025, Cambridge University, Alister Scott of the Global Rewilding Alliance discusses the evolution of the global rewilding movement (23 minute watch).
How sea otters are protecting the world | Alister Scott
Climate Curious – TEDX London: Scientific research has shown the reintroduction of sea otters to their natural habitat has led to a huge growth in sea grass, which is a huge carbon sink (10 minute listen).
‘Rewilding Hope’ Lecture at UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources | Alister Scott
As UCL ISR’s first Honorary Professor of Practice, Alister Scott delivers an inspiring talk addressing the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and climate anxiety (90 minute watch).
The rewilding vision is positive and realistic, anchored in evidence of life rebounding.
Video credit: Sahara Conservation
