Making Europe a Wilder Place

Cinereous vultures have recently been released in the Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria and the Iberian Highlands of Spain. Their return marks an important step forward in rewilding Europe's skies — supporting the comeback of the species in Europe, strengthening the circle of life, and delivering lasting benefits to local communities.

New IUCN rewilding guidelines: a blueprint for global nature recovery

October 13, 2025

Marking a major milestone for the global rewilding movement, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released a comprehensive set of rewilding guidelines. Designed to accelerate nature recovery, they provide a clear roadmap for everyone working to restore healthy, self-sustaining ecosystems in line with rewilding principles.

Empowering small businesses helps nature and people thrive in the Rhodope Mountains

October 9, 2025

Rewilding efforts are enhancing the remarkable biodiversity of Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains. Helping nature-positive businesses in the landscape turn ecological wins into unforgettable visitor experiences can deliver a more hopeful future for local communities and amplify wildlife comeback.

Europe’s nature law can be a game changer for rewilding

October 21, 2025

Immediate action at scale is needed to restore nature across Europe. Spearheaded by the Nature Restoration Law, the enabling environment for rewilding has never been stronger — although meaningful implementation by EU Member States is now critical.

Festivals and education bring people and bears closer together in the Central Apennines

September 25, 2025

The Rewilding Apennines team and local partners are working to ensure that Marsican brown bears and communities can thrive together in Italy's Central Apennine mountains. This year, an educational programme and a popular festival brought together residents of all ages to strengthen the vital connection between people and the wildlife on their doorstep.

Rewilding for resilience: tackling the Iberian Peninsula’s wildfire crisis

September 17, 2025

This summer, devastating wildfires swept across Europe, with Spain and Portugal hit hardest. As extreme weather becomes more common, the restoration of natural grazing can help prevent the build-up of flammable vegetation and reduce the severity, scale, and impact of fires.

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We are selecting large pioneering areas in Europe, where we are working with our local partners to make our vision a reality.
We hope this provides inspiration for hundreds of other rewilding initiatives, all across the continent.

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Iberian Wolf, Portugal

Living with wolves

The wolf is making a European recovery. Enabling coexistence with this often misunderstood predator can deliver multiple benefits to nature and people.

Rewilding Documentary Series

Step into the heart of Europe’s rewilding movement with our captivating documentary series.

Rewilding Impact

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.