Making Europe a Wilder Place

The Postcode Lottery in the Netherlands has renewed its long-standing partnership with Rewilding Europe for another five years, providing one million euros of flexible funding every year from 2027. This renewed commitment follows a comprehensive evaluation and reflects continued trust in our ability to deliver measurable results for nature and communities across Europe.

Urban beavers image wins 2026 Rewilding Europe Award

October 1, 2026

A captivating image of beavers thriving in the heart of a Polish city has scooped this year's Rewilding Europe Award, a special category of the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. The winning and commended photographs showcase wildlife comeback across Europe — and the growing possibilities for people and wild nature to share space.

Thousands of young sturgeon released in the Oder Delta

September 24, 2026

Several thousand juvenile Atlantic sturgeon have been released into Poland's Ina River, marking an important step forwards in the return of this iconic species across the Oder Delta. Their comeback is part of wider efforts to restore free-flowing rivers rich in fish and other wildlife — healthier, more resilient waterways that are essential for both nature and people.

Wildlife among us: learning to live alongside Europe’s wild animals

October 5, 2026

From beavers building dams in city centres to bison roaming through villages, many European wildlife species are increasingly returning to landscapes shaped by people. With the continent's wild animals demonstrating a remarkable ability to adapt to our presence, can we learn to adapt to theirs?

A new generation for nature: young Europeans shaping a wilder future

October 1, 2026

Young people will live longest with the consequences of Europe's decisions about nature, yet their voices are still too often missing from the table. Across the continent, a new generation is seeking a greater say in those decisions — and turning its ambition for nature recovery into tangible action.

A walk on the wild side: bison ambassador Dana Rogoz visits the Southern Carpathians

August 4, 2026

A journey through the Land of the Bison gave Romanian actress and bison ambassador Dana Rogoz a new perspective on nature recovery, wildlife and rural communities in the Southern Carpathians. In this interview, she reflects on the unforgettable moments that inspired her to become a passionate rewilding advocate.

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Explore our impact investment opportunities that help rewilding grow at scale — from financing nature-based enterprises and wildlife comeback initiatives to enabling strategic land use and innovative carbon and nature credit markets that support thriving landscapes and communities.

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From natural grazing to wildlife comeback, rewilding transforms landscapes, restores ecological processes, and fosters a wilder, more resilient continent. Explore the ideas and approaches behind the rewilding movement.