Conservation

JGI’s ONE GOOD STORY: Engineering a Forest

April 01, 2026 — At the age of 24, Keith Bitamazire had an experience in Kenya that inspired him to do something about saving forests. He hated the country’s climate because it was very hot and believed it was as a result of not having enough trees. He never wanted the same to happen in Uganda, especially in the region […]

The Only Barrier to Saving Our Ocean Reefs, Is Us

April 01, 2026 — With every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you’re connected to the sea. No matter where on Earth you live. – Sylvia Earle Recently, many on social media have been sharing articles which claim that the Great Barrier Reef is dead. Can this really be true?! Can the world’s largest living structure […]

JGI’s One Good Story: A Community Cooking for a Better Future With Energy Saving Stoves

April 01, 2026 — Alice Kaahwa lives on the edge of an important forest. She is a resident of Kyakatemba village in the Hoima district of western Uganda, a village in between the Budongo and Bugoma Forest Reserves which provide a home to more than 1154 chimpanzees and other wild animals. For the last 10 years, the Jane Goodall […]

Roots & Shoots Project of the Month (POTM) : The Great Pollinator Hunt

April 01, 2026 — Good ideas take little to spread and blossom once they take flight. With a bit of positive pollen, each of us is capable of both learning more about our environment, and transferring that information to others for the benefit of all. At the Kona-Kohala Greenschool in Honaunau and Kapaau, Hawaii, students and educators are idea keepers and […]

Pangolin Wildlife Trafficking Wars: A New Hope

April 01, 2026 — With scales instead of fur, a wobbly gait and a penchant for eating insects and ants, it’s no wonder that the pangolin is one of the most unique animals on the planet! Unfortunately, the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife parts has made life for the pangolins extremely dangerous. Thousands of pangolins are seized every […]

Jane’s Traffic Stop: Introducing Roots & Shoots Wildlife Watcher Nathan

April 01, 2026 — Dr. Jane Goodall and JGI know the power of social media can connect far more people much more quickly than any one person could do on their own. This is why social media is Jane’s Fifth Reason For Hope – and why #JanesTrafficStop is going to bring people from across the globe together like never […]

CSI: Wildlife

April 01, 2026 — Can the greatest weapon to combat wildlife trafficking be a microscope? Scientists and researchers believe that the use of forensics can actually save endangered animals from their current plight. The site where an animal has been killed is a crime scene, and every article such as a rhino horn or the dust from an elephant’s […]

Will CITES Conference Provide Hope for Wildlife?

April 01, 2026 — Between September 24th – October 5th 2016, The Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) is meeting for its 17th conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. It’s the biggest deal for wildlife that you may not know about, and this year is a turning point unlike any other. Wildlife […]

We Live on a Water World, and We Must Protect It.

April 01, 2026 — Jane says ALOHA The IUCN World Conservation Congress met just a few weeks ago in Hawa’ii. Many esteemed speakers such as our very own founder, Dr. Jane Goodall, were invited to speak on a range of topics related to conservation. The conference also included programs, events, workshops and important discussions surrounding the future conservation and […]

Game On! Save Great Apes On Game Night

April 01, 2026 — It is without question that many have been inspired, learned from or have taken action because of Dr. Jane Goodall’s tireless commitment to conservation. Sadly, great apes across the world continue to face the looming threat of habitat loss and poaching. For example, the Eastern Gorilla has lost almost 70% of its total population in […]

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JGI’s ONE GOOD STORY: Engineering a Forest

The Only Barrier to Saving Our Ocean Reefs, Is Us

JGI’s One Good Story: A Community Cooking for a Better Future With Energy Saving Stoves

Roots & Shoots Project of the Month (POTM) : The Great Pollinator Hunt

Pangolin Wildlife Trafficking Wars: A New Hope

Jane’s Traffic Stop: Introducing Roots & Shoots Wildlife Watcher Nathan

CSI: Wildlife

Will CITES Conference Provide Hope for Wildlife?

We Live on a Water World, and We Must Protect It.

Game On! Save Great Apes On Game Night