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268. Rewilding The World with Ben Goldsmith and Stephen Fry
Oct 24, 2024
Ben Goldsmith, a green investment pioneer and rewilding advocate, dives deep into the transformative power of rewilding to restore ecosystems. He discusses how music festivals like Glastonbury can elevate environmental consciousness and shares inspiring conservation stories, including efforts to save the northern white rhino. The conversation emphasizes grassroots community projects, the emotional bond humans share with nature, and the ecological benefits of reintroducing species like wolves. Goldsmith highlights the crucial link between nature's revival and our collective well-being.
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- Rewilding transcends traditional conservation by promoting dynamic ecological restoration, allowing wildlife and natural processes to recover in depleted ecosystems.
- The interconnection between ecological health and individual well-being emphasizes that nurturing natural environments enhances societal resilience and quality of life.
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Rewilding emphasizes the importance of restoring natural processes and wildlife in ecosystems that have become devoid of their natural inhabitants. It goes beyond the traditional view of conservation, which often focuses on protecting static landscapes, by acknowledging that nature is dynamic and constantly evolving. By allowing key species and processes to reestablish themselves, ecosystems can regain their resilience and functionality. An example is a grassland restoration project in Kazakhstan, where 50,000 saiga antelope have grown to nearly 3 million over ten years, illustrating the success that rewilding projects can achieve.
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