The national platform for Swiss rewilding
Bringing wild nature back to Switzerland.
We connect, support and represent the people and projects restoring Switzerland's natural processes — from free-flowing rivers to the species that shape our landscapes.
DERenaturierung Schweiz
FRRéensauvagement Suisse
ITRinaturalizzazione Svizzera
RMRinaturalisaziun Svizra
[HERO PHOTO — portrait crop: alpine valley, braided river or ibex]
Swiss nature is under pressure.
[ADD SOURCE — e.g. FOEN/BAFU, year]1 in 3native species are threatened
1 in 2habitat types are threatened
~90%of land is cultivated or managed
1 in 45native species already extinct
[INTERACTIVE MAP OF SWITZERLAND — project pins as small Swiss crosses, filterable by habitat and actor type]
Field projectsResearch & organisations
Swiss Rewilding Network
One network for everyone rewilding Switzerland.
Field projects, researchers, landowners, authorities, businesses and funders — connected to share knowledge, find partners and access funding.
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Discover rewilding
New to rewilding? Start here.
01What is rewilding?Restoring nature's own processes so ecosystems can look after themselves — and us.[PHOTO]
02Why rewild?For biodiversity, climate resilience, clean water, protection from natural hazards and thriving rural communities.[PHOTO]
03Success storiesFrom the ibex to the beaver: what happens when nature is given room, in Switzerland and across Europe.[PHOTO]
What we do
Empowering Swiss rewilding — and giving it one national voice.
01ConnectRun the Swiss Rewilding Network: events, knowledge exchange and partner matchmaking.
02AdviseExpert advice, site assessment and monitoring, and project management.
03FundGrants and fundraising support for promising rewilding projects.
04PromoteCampaigns and thought leadership across all four language regions.
05Build evidenceGuidance, research and data on rewilding in the Swiss context.
06RepresentOne voice for rewilding with authorities, media and international partners.
Everyone has a part to play in rewilding Switzerland.
Get involved
ResearchersShare data, co-design monitoring and build the Swiss evidence base.
PolicymakersSee how rewilding supports national biodiversity and climate goals.
Landowners & projectsJoin the network, get advice, find partners and funding.
EveryoneVolunteer, donate, attend an event or spread the word.
Stay informedNews on rewilding in Switzerland, a few times a year.