Our Mission
Is to empower #generationrestoration through capacity development in rewilding and restoring ecosystems.
What we do
The Rewilding Academy empowers individuals and organisations worldwide to restore ecosystems. Working closely with local partners, we develop rewilding and training programs led by both local and global experts, equipping participants with the skills and knowledge needed for effective and sustainable ecosystem restoration.
At Rewilding Academy, we believe that the most innovative and compelling solutions emerge when different disciplines, perspectives, and expertise converge. We actively seek partnerships that transcend traditional boundaries.
Our approach leverages the natural functions of ecosystems to mitigate and adapt to climate change while promoting biodiversity and community resilience. We emphasise hands-on training and field support, ensuring diverse communities can participate equitably in restoring our planet’s natural landscapes and safeguarding wildlife.
Ecosystem restoration
Working with local partners to successfully restore ecosystems, incorporating science-based monitoring practices.
We engage in a diverse range of activities
- Natural Grazing and Predation Restoration – Reintroducing herbivores and apex predators to regulate ecosystems and maintain trophic balance.
- Habitat Connectivity Restoration – Creating wildlife corridors and green infrastructure to reconnect fragmented ecosystems, enabling species movement and genetic exchange.
- Waterway and Wetland Restoration – Re-meandering rivers, removing dams or barriers, restoring wetlands, and improving natural hydrology to support aquatic life and mitigate flooding.
- Passive Rewilding – Allowing land to recover naturally by reducing or ceasing human interventions such as logging, farming, or urban expansion.
- Traditional Ecological Knowledge Integration – Engaging Indigenous and local communities to incorporate traditional land stewardship and conservation practices.
- Climate Resilience Building – Enhancing carbon sequestration through afforestation, peatland restoration, and promoting climate-adaptive ecosystems.
- Agroforestry and Food Forests – Integrating trees, shrubs, and diverse plant species into agricultural systems to mimic natural ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and create sustainable food production systems.
- Community Engagement and Ecotourism Development – Involving local communities in conservation efforts, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and fostering eco-friendly tourism.
Our Vision
A world where people and wildlife thrive in healthy ecosystems
UN Decade Challenges
Regional Hubs
Global partners
Training Courses
Our Values
Empowerment
We believe in empowering individuals and communities through education, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to become effective rewilders in their natural environments.
Inclusivity
We are committed to creating inclusive learning environments that welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We promote diversity, equity, and accessibility in our educational programs.
Collective intelligence
We value the collective wisdom, knowledge, and experiences of diverse stakeholders, recognising that collaboration and shared learning are essential for effective rewilding efforts.
UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
As an Action Partner of the UN Decade for Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030, the Rewilding Academy is coordinating two Restoration Education Challenges.
GEF CSO Network
The Rewilding Academy is the Regional Focal Point for Europe for the Global Environment Facility’s Civil Society Network. The GEF CSO Network’s mission is to strengthen civil society partnership with the GEF by enhancing informed participation, contributing to policy development and local action.
Ecosystem Restoration Task Forces
The Rewilding Academy is a member of 4 UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Task Forces.
strategic partners
Together, we advance rewilding training & education and promote effective ecosystem restoration worldwide
