Inspiring People: Environmental Funders Network
A series to highlight the vital role of philanthropy in solving environmental and climate issues. Listen to experienced environmental philanthropists talk to people they find inspiring, about a topic they fund and are passionate about. Positive and uplifting conversations exploring our natural world, about what we can achieve together.
Inspiring People: Environmental Funders Network
Inspiring People: Rewilding, with Ben Goldsmith, Isabella Tree, Derek Gow and Alastair Driver
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Season 1
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Episode 1
Inspiring People: Rewilding was recorded by the Environmental Funders Network as part of a series to highlight the vital role of philanthropy in solving environmental and climate issues. In this episode, Ben Goldsmith, a committed and passionate environmental philanthropist, speaks to Isabella Tree (Knepp Estate, author of ‘Wilding - the return of nature to a British farm’), Alastair Driver (conservationist, Director of Rewilding Britain), and Derek Gow (ecologist, reintroduction specialist, farmer). Their fascinating conversation weaves in the links to COVID-19 and climate change; iconic species such as the white stork, wolves and beavers; and the critical role for philanthropy in rewilding our landscapes.