Dr. Goodall Interview for World Animal Day
For World Animal Day, we celebrate our kinship with and the diversity, beauty and threats to animals large and small. In a recent podcast conversation with Philip Lymbery of Compassion in World Farming, Jane was able to recount the major revelations of her life, her love and compassion for other animals, as well as her […]
You Give Us Hope That We Can Keep Species ForeverWild !
Every day you live, you have an impact on the world around you, locally and globally. As we go about our daily lives, we may hear stories about species loss and feel disconnected or confused about what one individual could do about the problem. But there is something you can do today, and it will […]
Jane is a Global Compassionate Citizen – Are You?
The festival of the year is here! On the 29th of September the annual Global Citizen Festival took place in NYC! Global Citizen is on a mission to promote gender equality, end poverty, improve education, improve public health and the environment. Dr. Goodall was able to attend last year’s festival and deliver a speech for […]
Need Something to Inspire You? Fall for Community Mapping!
Fall is here! To dive into an innovative and fun school year, the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots program has a unique activity that everyone will love. During these sunny Fall days where we have ample time to adventure and a thirst to make an impact on the world, the Roots & Shoots 4-step […]
Dr. Jane Goodall’s Statement in Defense of the Endangered Species Act
Written testimony of Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute UN Messenger of Peace U.S. House of Representatives House Natural Resources Committee September 26, 2018 Thank you for this opportunity to express my strong support for the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and my strong opposition to the package of nine bills before the […]
Celebrating World Rhino Day by Standing Up For Rhinos
To save the rhinos, it is not enough to support anti-poaching efforts on the ground. We must also fight corruption, a tough challenge for there is corruption everywhere. Just do something, and do it now, before it is too late. – Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of […]
We Can’t Let Protecting Forests Be Climate Change’s Forgotten Solution
Forests are so much more than the “lungs of the earth.” The balance of all that allows life to flourish on Earth is dependent upon the function of forests, for more reasons than you may know. Global forests are in fact the mechanism that absorbs much of the excess carbon emissions and releases oxygen into […]
#TBT: Saskia Fisher Inspires Through Recycling Phones to Protect Rainforests
Nearly exactly one year ago, the Jane Goodall Institute was preparing for one of the biggest Roots & Shoots Celebrations of Service EVER! The event, which took place in Crissy Field in San Francisco, gathered hundreds of young people from all over the bay area showcasing the outstanding work of Roots & Shoots youth, local […]
Introducing the Fund II Foundation Roots & Shoots National Fellows!
In order to achieve our vision of a more compassionate world, filled with compassionate citizens making compassionate decisions, we must actively pursue investing in inclusion at every level of our daily lives and work. This has always been the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots model, and it is in fact central to the […]
Wendy is Proof that Youth Aren’t Just the Future, They’re the Present
Ever since I was young, I have read about Dr. Jane Goodall’s story. From her special bond with animals, to the awareness she tries to raise around the world, Dr. Goodall has been a role model for me. I was unsure how to follow in her footsteps until I discovered the (Roots & Shoots) RSYC. […]
