At the Jane Goodall Institute, conservation begins with people. For more than 30 years, JGI has worked alongside communities across Central Africa to address the challenges that affect both people and the environment. Education is a critical part of that word. When young people — especially young women — have the opportunity to stay in school and […]

By Dr. Rahel Noser, Jane Goodall Institute Switzerland July 14 marks World Chimpanzee Day, commemorating the day a young Jane Goodall first arrived in Gombe, Tanzania, in 1960. More than 65 years later, her groundbreaking discoveries continue to transform our understanding of chimpanzees and inspire the Jane Goodall Institute’s ongoing commitment to protecting them and […]

Art is often described as a universal language — something that transcends words, bridges difference, and invites connection. For three members of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Youth Council USA, art is also a powerful tool for education, accessibility, and empowerment.

When authorities became aware of a chimpanzee being kept illegally by a family in Equatorial Guinea, JGI and its partners stepped into action. That chimpanzee was Lola, a young female living far from the forests and social groups she needed to survive.

Jane’s greatest reason for hope was the power of young people. Through Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, young people in 75+ countries are proving her right. By planning and implementing projects that help people, other animals, and the environment, they are strengthening their communities and encouraging others to join the movement. These local groups create […]

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 […]

Jane believes that every small action adds up to a big impact. For her birthday, here are a few ways to truly celebrate Jane by taking action in your community!  Jane Goodall is turning 91 on April 3, 2025, and we want to celebrate this major birthday with you! Jane is lucky enough to have […]

When disaster strikes, young people have the power to make a difference — and Roots & Shoots was created to help them do just that. Designed to support youth in taking action for their local communities, the program inspires changemakers to turn their compassion into meaningful impact.   In the wake of the devastating Los Angeles […]