April 01, 2026 —
After intensive research and scoping to understand the threats to the populations of chimpanzees in Liberia, along with deepened existing relationships with conservation partners including Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection Organization, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) will begin implementation, alongside expert scientists in the fields of behavior change and species viability, of our well established, […]
April 01, 2026 —
As human population and development continue to rise around chimpanzee habitat, both humans and wildlife suffer. As populations grow without proper land-use plans (how areas of their communities will be designated for things like agriculture, housing, etc.), forests are destroyed and human-wildlife conflict increases dramatically. Clearing forests for the purpose of agricultural use, as well […]
April 01, 2026 —
How do you take decades worth of investment in community-centered conservation to the next level? With support and funding from the United States government through its Agency for International Development, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is proud to announce the launch of the Landscape Conservation in Western Tanzania (LCWT) initiative, a five-year USD $20 million […]
April 01, 2026 —
The idea that water is fundamental to life appears in some form in every culture throughout history, and for good reason. In the Albertine Rift region of central Africa, rivers and streams support vital chimpanzee and other species habitat who depend on the forest corridor supported by those waterways. This landscape is also home to a growing human population that relies on these natural resources, kept thriving […]
April 01, 2026 —
Life on earth is dwindling. Scientists predict the loss of 30% to 50% of all Earth’s species by 2050 (Biological Diversity). It may seem as though there is nothing to be done, or as some argue, there is a natural loss which we must accept. But as science has informed us; this is no normal […]
April 01, 2026 —
In a single fateful moment (not unique to the series of serendipitous meetings and events of Dr. Jane Goodall’s life), Jane flew over Tanzania and saw that the sacred forest home of the world famous chimps of Gombe was on the verge of disappearing entirely. The Jane Goodall Institute, founded by Jane 40 years ago, […]
April 01, 2026 —
What did you have for breakfast this morning? A cup of coffee? Avocado on toast? Berries and yogurt? Some honey nut cereal by chance? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you consumed a product pollinated by bees, the hard-working insect that allows you to stay hard at work. Bees are essential for […]
April 01, 2026 —
Hope in Action The power of a single story is immeasurable. When a young 26 year old woman from England traveled to Tanzania to study wild animals and share their stories, she transformed our understanding of our relationship to non-human animals, and what was possible for a woman in science, or in general. The reverberations […]
April 01, 2026 —
News has seemed pretty gloomy for our fellow primates. A recent report found that over half of the world’s primates are nearing extinction. Impacted by deforestation, illegal trafficking, and hunting for the bushmeat and pet trades, primate species are quickly disappearing. While primates are our closest relatives, they can also be keystone species. This means […]
April 01, 2026 —
Last year marked a number of setbacks for conservation, though there were also a great number of successes! While we should stay ever vigilant in regards to the challenges to conservation, it is always in our best interest to look for the signs of hope – those happy victories which keep us going and believing […]
