Intact ecosystems are the foundation for a stable climate, functioning biodiversity, and long-term liveable habitats. Yet, natural habitats around the globe are under pressure: forests are disappearing, species are being lost, and entire ecosystems are out of balance. Rewilding addresses this very issue with the goal of restoring natural processes and giving nature room to regenerate itself.
The partnership combines two approaches that fall short individually: clean energy and intact nature. A stable climate requires both: a decarbonised energy supply and functioning ecosystems that sequester CO2, sustain biodiversity, and stabilise natural cycles.
Planet Wild: From 12 Supporters to a Global Movement
What began in 2022 with an idea by three Berliners - Markus Gilles (sociologist), Jonas Brandau (filmmaker), and Andreas Pursian (software engineer) - is today one of Europe's most remarkable conservation organisations. Planet Wild implements a new rewilding mission every month: in partnership with local organisations, fully documented on video, and publicly accessible. Already, millions of people follow the missions live on YouTube.
The numbers speak for themselves: In 2023, Planet Wild started with just 12 supporters and concluded the year with nine completed missions and a community of over 1,000 members. By 2024, the community grew to more than 10,000 active supporters with mission budgets exceeding 50,000 EUR per project. By 2025, Planet Wild established itself as a fixture in the global restoration effort: over 30 impactful missions in 25 countries, 25,000 members, and the first mission exceeded 250,000 EUR in community support.
Joint Vision: Energy + Nature = Real Impact
For PLAN-B NET ZERO, the partnership is the logical next step in developing into a neo-energy platform—a product that does more than just delivering kilowatt hours. "Clean energy is an essential part of the solution, but without healthy ecosystems, there will be no long-term stable planet. With Planet Wild, we have found a partner that addresses nature itself, where traditional energy suppliers stop," says Julia Schnitger, Head of Marketing, PLAN-B NET ZERO.
Next Stages: Kenya, Argentina, Australia
In the coming months, the jointly supported missions will lead, among others, to Kenya, Argentina, and Australia. Specific ecosystems will be restored, endangered species protected, and local communities involved in the protection of their natural surroundings. All missions are documented on video by Planet Wild and published on YouTube - transparent, verifiable, accessible to all.
About Planet Wild
Planet Wild is a Berlin rewilding organisation, founded in 2022 by Markus Gilles, Jonas Brandau, and Andreas Pursian. With monthly missions in partnership with local conservation organisations, Planet Wild restores natural habitats worldwide—in over 25 countries on 6 continents. All missions are fully documented on video and publicly available on YouTube. By 2025, Planet Wild surpassed the mark of 30 completed missions and 250,000 EUR community support for a single project. Planet Wild is B Corp certified and a partner of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
Further Information: www.planetwild.com
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