Writing
Thoughts on rewilding, nature finance, and the future of the planet.
The Fear Paradox: A Preview
A first look at my upcoming book exploring how fear simultaneously prevents and propels environmental action — and what that means for the conservation movement.
10 February 2026
Why Nature Finance Is the Biggest Opportunity of the 21st Century
With $125 trillion of economic value dependent on nature and new regulations forcing disclosure, the case for investing in natural capital has never been stronger.
20 January 2026
Why I Believe We Can Rewild Half the Planet by 2050
The science is clear, the economics are shifting, and the moral case is undeniable. Here's why I've dedicated my career to the Half-Earth vision — and why I think we can actually get there.
15 November 2025
From Birdwatcher to CEO: What 30 Years in Conservation Taught Me
A personal journey from fishing in Poole Harbour to founding CreditNature — the lessons, failures, and moments that shaped my approach to saving the natural world.
22 September 2025
Extinction Watch: Proactive Strategies to Protect Biodiversity
Species extinction has become a pressing issue. A proactive approach to conservation is crucial, using existing data to predict which unthreatened species could become endangered.
15 April 2023
Harnessing the Power of Natural Predators for Ecosystem Recovery
A promising strategy for rejuvenating fragile ecosystems involves the reintroduction of natural predators and native species. Here are the case studies that show it works.
11 April 2023
The Human Connection with Nature
The global connection with nature is on the decline. Rapid urbanisation and ecosystem degradation have left many disconnected from the Earth's natural wonders, but the science shows we can reverse this.
11 April 2023
Rewilding Argentina's Ibera Wetlands
How a bold rewilding programme in Argentina's 13,000 sq km Ibera Wetlands brought jaguars back after 70 years and transformed local communities.
5 January 2023
Rewilding: Radical Rewards — Financial Times Review
Laura Battle reviews Rewilding: The Radical New Science of Ecological Recovery in the Financial Times, exploring the wild ideas behind ecological restoration.
13 August 2020
Running Wild: European Bison Return to Romania's Carpathians
How the reintroduction of European bison to Romania's Tarcu Mountains is pioneering a new model for rewilding in Europe.
15 January 2015