Rewilding our World 2025

Conference Programme

Presenters & Creators

  • Sir Humphry Wakefield

    Sir Humphry Wakefield
    Wilderness Pioneer & Heritage Rewilder
    Chillingham Estate
    Legacy of Conservation and Rewilding
  • Frans Vera

    Dr. Frans Vera
    Biologist and Conservation Specialist, Pioneer in rewilding in the Netherlands
    Rewilding: My experience with Oostvaardersplassen en the role of loss of aversion
  • Purnima Devi Barman

    Dr. Purnima Devi Barman
    UN Champion of the Earth & Director of Species Restoration & Community Climate Education
    Hargila Army, Assam, India & Rewilding Academy
    Community-Led Conservation and Rewilding
  • Lucy Rees - pottoka

    Lucy Rees
    Ethologist, Pioneer of Equine Ethology and Rewilding
    Pottokas en Piornal
    Wild Horses, Wild Landscapes
  • Derek Gow

    Derek Gow
    Farmer-turned-rewilder, UK Rewilding Pioneer
    Rewilding Coombeshead
    Rewilding & Reintroduction
  • Sulaiman Tameer

    Sulaiman Tameer
    Wildlife Veterinarian & Rescue Specialist, Kurdistan, Iraq
    Kurdistan Organization for Animal Rights Protection
    Wildlife Rescue and Rewilding
  • Reinier van den Berg

    Reinier van den Berg
    Meteorologist, climate change expert, former RTL4 weather host
    Rewilding, a Climate Strategy
  • Leo Linnartz

    Leo Linnartz
    Rewilding Expert
    Ark Rewilding
    Megafauna and rewilding
  • Prof. Danielle Schreve

    Prof. Danielle Schreve
    Palaeoecologist and Biogeographer
    Heather Corrie Chair in Environmental Change, School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol
    From past to future: Unlocking the potential of the palaeoecological record for nature restoration challenges
  • Wouter van Eck

    Wouter van Eck
    Foodforests pioneer, farmer & expert
    Food Forest Ketelbroek
    Agriwilding: Food forests and landscape restoration
  • Dr. Euridice Leyequien

    Dr. Euridice Leyequien
    Professor Management of Forested Landscapes
    Rewilding Academy
    Agriwilding Through Agroforestry
  • Prof. Dr. Ir. Raoul Beunen

    Prof. Dr. Ir. Raoul Beunen
    Environmental Governance Expert
    Wageningen University
    Rewilding the implementation of Conservation policy: experiences from the Netherlands
  • Hans Pohlmann

    Hans Pohlmann
    President of the Vulture Conservation Foundation
    Vulture Conservation Foundation
    The Role of Scavengers in Rewilding
  • Stefanie Huck

    Stefanie Huck
    Wildlife keeper and Chief Animal Caretaker
    Retscheider Hof e.V. 
    The European Wildcat in Germany
  • Prof. Liesbeth Bakker

    Prof. Liesbeth Bakker
    Liesbeth Bakker Wetland & Wildlife Ecologist | Special Professor in Rewilding Ecology
    NIOO-KNAW & Wageningen University
    Rewilding human dominated landscapes
  • Alister Scott - Global Rewilding Alliance

    Alister Scott
    Executive Director
    Global Rewilding Alliance
    Global rewilding as a beacon of hope
  • Walter Schrader

    Walter Schrader
    Physician, General Practitioner, Chemical Pollution Expert
    Chemical Pollution and Rewilding
  • Michele Robson

    Michele Robson
    Conference Chair & Panel Moderator, Head of Communication
    Rewilding Academy
    Conference Chair & Panel Moderator
  • Marc Wilbers

    Marc Wilbers
    Forest Ranger & Education Director
    Rewilding Academy
    A predator is back in Holland
  • Bernd Nonnenmacher

    Bernd Nonnenmacher
    General Manager
    Foundation For Bears
    Brown Bears and Rewilding
  • Prof. Dr. Michiel Wallis de Vries

    Prof. Dr. Michiel Wallis de Vries
    Insect Conservation Expert
    De Vlinderstichting
    Rewilding from a butterfly perspective
  • Szymon Czyżewski

    Szymon Czyżewski
    Ecologist
    Aarhus University
    The importance of large herbivores for biodiversity conservation
  • Dr. ir. Susanne Vogel

    Dr. ir. Susanne Vogel
    Interdisciplinary Conservation Scientist
    Open University
    Social acceptance of rewilding with large herbivores
  • Lacuna Space

    Rob Spurrett MBE FREng
    Space Engeneer
    Lacuna Space
    The Ultimate Global View: Delivering Local Action
  • Rogier Bak

    Rogier Bak
    Dutch-American Comedian
    Opening Act
  • Klaus Tamm

    Klaus Tamm
    Internationally acclaimed photographer
    Aufwind
    Wildlife Photo Exhibition
  • Kees Ravensbergen

    Kees Ravensbergen
    Filmmaker and Nature Enthusiast
    De Achtertuin van Kees
  • Marcel Everts

    Marcel Everts
    Movie director
    De Achtertuin van Kees (Kees’ Backyard)
  • Nick Viney

    Nick Viney
    Artist is residence
    Rewilding Futures; Keep it Wild; European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture
    Live painting, capturing rewilding stories through vibrant, nature-inspired art.
  • Arjan Otte

    Arjan Otte
    Wildlife Photographer
    Conference photographer
Nick Viney
Nick Viney
Participants
Days
Nick Viney art

Artist in Residence

Nick Viney and participants painted featured species live during the conference, capturing rewilding stories through vibrant, nature-inspired art.

Van Hall Larenstein
Rewilding Voices: Poetry Route

Reflect on human-wildlife coexistence through poetry

Trust for Nature

How can communities voice human-wildlife coexistence? In Nepal, paintings and poetry let locals express values, dreams, and motivations, turning landscapes into shared spaces for people and wildlife. The poetry routes are part of the research project Save the Tigers! Save the Grasslands! Save the Water!, initiated by the National Trust for Nature Conservation, Nepal, and research group Communication, Participation and Social-Ecological Learning, Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, funded by the Dutch Research Council NWO.

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Frequently asked questions

The Rewilding Conference, taking place on 20 and 21 September 2025, is a gathering of experts, practitioners, and stakeholders focused on discussing and advancing rewilding efforts worldwide. The event will cover a range of topics, including cascading impacts of rewilding, rewilding and climate, conservation, biodiversity, agriwilding and strategies for large-scale nature restoration.

Registration for the Rewilding Conference is available through this website. You can register online to secure your spot. Early registration is encouraged, as attendance is limited to 300 participants per day. >> Registration is currently closed.

Become a sponsor of the Rewilding Conference and showcase your commitment to global nature restoration. Your sponsorship will directly support impactful rewilding projects worldwide and position your organization as a leader in environmental sustainability.
You can also make a donation to the event’s associated initiatives, helping to raise essential funds for nature restoration efforts across the globe.
If you’re passionate about rewilding, consider volunteering your time to help make the conference a success and contribute to the movement.
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