In Conversation with Nadia Shaikh

This July, ReWild Yourself’s Spotlight Champion is the deeply inspiring Land Justice Campaigner and Naturalist, Nadia Shaikh

We had a fantastic chat with Nadia, where we covered a wide range of topics from the challenges within the conservation space to the reasons behind the Right to Roam movement and why it matters. Tune in if you’re looking to get inspired to connect with Nature or feeling lonely in your quest to serve our environment, you are not alone! Nadia reminds us why we should never stop caring.

There is plenty to digest, you can either check out the clips below, or watch the entire interview on Nadia’s  ReWild Yourself Champion Profile where there is also other related content you might enjoy. 

Nadia’s Connection with Nature

Nadia shares with us some insightful reflections on the inherent relationship between kids and Nature. She gives us some tips on re-igniting that passion for Nature we all harbor deep within ourselves! If you are looking for inspiration to find the magic in your daily encounters with Nature and remember that childlike wonder about the natural world, then tune in!

Nadia on the Right to Roam

Nadia explains how she came to join the Right to Roam movement, why it’s an important step for people to connect, understand and care more for Nature in England, and she shares some examples of other countries that have successfully lived with this approach for many years.  Interested to find out more? Be sure to join in the conversation!

Nadia on Improving Nature Conservation

Nadia shares some of the challenges and systemic issues she encountered when working in the conservation space, and what it could still benefit from incorporating today to really serve both Nature and humans.  She explains how we have left our human side behind and separated it from very important topics, and why it’s vital for us to bring it back to the environmental discussion table. If you have ever been curious about conservation or have embarked in your own conservation journey, this chat could help inspire a different approach and perspective that benefits us all. Check it out!