The time is now. Let’s rewild our future.

We act as a catalyst, developing local capacities for rewilding, while fostering collaboration across sectors and places, and drive the transition towards a sustainable future in a changing climate.

Capacity Development

Providing training and support to individuals and organisations involved in rewilding efforts around the world.

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Ecosystem restoration

Working with local partners on the restoration of ecosystems, including science-based monitoring practices.

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Ecological Literacy

Developing education aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of principles and practices for ecosystem restoration and climate change mitigation.

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Our Mission

Is to empower #generationrestoration through capacity development in rewilding and restoring ecosystems. We support local and landscape-scale restoration programs across the world, fostering a future where communities thrive and ecosystems are revitalised.

Our Vision

A world where people and wildlife thrive in healthy ecosystems

UN Decade Challenges

Regional Hubs

Global partners

Training Courses

UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

As an Action Partner of the UN Decade for Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030, the Rewilding Academy is taking the lead in two Restoration 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.

Best Practices

The UN Decade and partners will provide worldwide technical support for ecosystem restoration projects. A Task Force of 43+ organizations, led by FAO, will gather best practices on restoration and indigenous knowledge.

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Monitoring

The Task Force on Monitoring, led by FAO, brings together 335 technical experts from 116 organizations tasked with collaboratively developing a restoration monitoring framework for the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

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Science

This IUCN-led Task Force will provide concise information on restoring terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. The group will also answer scientific questions that may arise and guide UNEP, FAO, and partners during implementation.

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Youth

Youth participation in the UN Decade and #GenerationRestoration movement is vital for intergenerational equity. The UN Major Group for Children and Youth will enable this involvement, partnering with UNEP and SDG 2 Working Group.

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