A newly released eastern gorilla assessment is shining a light on the species’ risk for extinction — and revealing that there is hope.  The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) just released the most comprehensive evaluation to date of the eastern gorilla’s population status, including their distribution, ecology, and long-term prospects. The evaluation, known as the first […]

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 […]

Happy 2022! We hope you all had some time to relax after a busy year, and we’re excited to see all the unique and impactful work you’ll do next! All January long we celebrated Veganuary through our #EATMEATLESS campaign —a chance to learn more about our food systems, and rethink the way we eat and […]

February 19th 2021 marked the 30th Anniversary of the Jane Goodall Institute’s youth program, Roots & Shoots! All year long, we’ve been celebrating the growth of this incredible program from just 12 students in Tanzania, to a global movement spanning more than over 60 countries! Though much has changed, we’ve stayed true to our roots…The group of Tanzanian […]