Conservation

Dr. Jane Goodall’s 2025 Earth Day Message

April 01, 2026 — There is one really important message that I want to share on Earth Day 2025: I urge everyone to treat every day of the year as Earth Day. Planet Earth is the only home we shall ever know yet we are relentlessly harming it. We are destroying forests, woodlands, wetlands, peatlands, savannas, prairies and all the […]

Photovoice Training for Impactful Community-Led Action and Storytelling

April 01, 2026 — With help from photovoice training, a method which pairs photography and narratives to document community needs and resources, the Jane Goodall Institute is sending out roots (and shoots) of compassionate storytelling through our global network! Dr. Jane Goodall began Roots & Shoots when a small group of students came up to her front porch in […]

The Pearl of Africa: Conservation in Action in Uganda

April 01, 2026 — Nestled in the heart of Africa, Uganda is a land of breathtaking beauty — a place where misty mountains meet lush forests, full of life. Often known as “the pearl of Africa,” it is not only a treasure trove of natural wonders but is also home to a vibrant Jane Goodall Institute team whose transformative […]

The Jane Goodall Institute’s Impact: The Power of Community

April 01, 2026 — An update from our 2023 annual report. Every individual can make a difference, but community is a multiplier that creates an even broader impact. Dr. Jane Goodall’s early work advocating for the protection of chimpanzees quickly revealed that local communities must be at the center of conservation efforts — who better to protect their natural […]

The Jane Goodall Institute’s Impact: Science with a Heart

April 01, 2026 — An update from our 2023 annual report. Curiosity, resilience, and innovation are essential elements born from Dr. Jane Goodall’s first steps into the forests of Gombe. Drawn to this work due to her unceasing desire to understand animals, Dr. Jane Goodall found that observing nature and performing scientific research fulfilled her innate sense of wonder. […]

The Jane Goodall Institute’s Impact: Care for the Tapestry of Life

April 01, 2026 — An update from our 2023 annual report. Before she was a global icon, before she was a scientist, Dr. Jane Goodall was first and foremost a lover of animals. Her belief in the sentience and sapience of non-human animals — including one of her greatest teachers, a dog named Rusty — motivated her passions from […]

Introducing Sustainable Honey with Burlap & Barrel: Sweet Solutions for Conservation

April 01, 2026 — Jane Goodall Institute partners with Burlap & Barrel to support Tanzanian livelihoods. In western Tanzania, bees are doing more than just making honey — they’re helping local people ensure the future of their community and environment. This week, we’re announcing a new partnership with Burlap & Barrel, a leading purveyor of single origin spices sourced […]

A patch of forested area in a state of destruction including tree stumps, piles of dirt, and puddles of mud.

Policy Statement From the Jane Goodall Institute Global on COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

April 01, 2026 — This week marks the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan, which continues until 22 November 2024. In recognition of this critical convening, the Jane Goodall Institute Global has issued the following policy statement. The climate crisis is upon us as we approach COP 29. The urgency […]

A chimpanzee (Wounda) sits alone, surrounded by greenery with her arm resting on a wood log.

A Future of Hope: How Chimp Crazy Can Inspire Action for Primate Welfare

April 01, 2026 — The release of HBO’s Chimp Crazy offers a rare glimpse into the harsh realities faced by chimpanzees in captivity. Learn how this series can inspire us to take action and help secure a better future for chimpanzees and all primates.

An older woman (Dr. Jane Goodall) sits on the ground, knees tucked in to her chest, with her arms clasped around her legs. She is in a beautiful outdoor setting, overlooking trees and water, and is gazing out onto the scenery. She wears her white hair tucked back into a low ponytail, a tan short-sleeved, button-down shirt and light green pants, and tan sandals.

Statement from the Jane Goodall Institute Convention of Biological Diversity COP16

April 01, 2026 — The Jane Goodall Institute is attending the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) – which opened on October 21st in Cali, Colombia – as an official observer and presenter. We call on all parties to take decisive actions to support healthy ecosystems, protect nature, and ensure a sustainable planet. Please see our statement below. (You can also view the […]

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Dr. Jane Goodall’s 2025 Earth Day Message

Photovoice Training for Impactful Community-Led Action and Storytelling

The Pearl of Africa: Conservation in Action in Uganda

The Jane Goodall Institute’s Impact: The Power of Community

The Jane Goodall Institute’s Impact: Science with a Heart

The Jane Goodall Institute’s Impact: Care for the Tapestry of Life

Introducing Sustainable Honey with Burlap & Barrel: Sweet Solutions for Conservation

Policy Statement From the Jane Goodall Institute Global on COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

A Future of Hope: How Chimp Crazy Can Inspire Action for Primate Welfare

Statement from the Jane Goodall Institute Convention of Biological Diversity COP16