October 1, 2026 marks the one-year anniversary of Dr. Jane Goodall ‘s passing. While we still feel her absence keenly, we also see daily proof of her impact on the world: in the voices of those who speak up for animals, in the communities coming together to live more sustainably with nature and in the actions of […]

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 […]

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 the habitats they call home. When Jane Goodall […]

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 […]

Dr. Biruté Galdikas taught us so much about orangutans and worked admirably for their protection. Together with Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, Dr. Galdikas inspired many people, especially women, to pursue careers in science and conservation.