Remembering Steve Ross, Friend of Chimpanzees
Dr. Steve Ross, director of the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago and dear friend of the Jane Goodall Institute passed away April 2021. He was a tremendous advocate for the wellbeing of chimpanzees everywhere, whether in captivity or in the wild, and his […]
Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Native Wildlife Oasis
It’s officially springtime, which for many parts of the US means warmer weather, blooming plants, and the return of native wildlife! Not only do these animals bring a smile to our faces when we see them, but they play important roles in healthy ecosystems. Through pollination, seed dispersion, and other essential processes, native wildlife ensures […]
JGI’s Community Microcredit Programs Expand Horizons for Sustainable Development
In Tanzania, JGI has long supported community-managed funds to support sustainable development, and in 2021, through the Landscape Conservation in Western Tanzania (LCWT) project, this work grew in new ways including 17 new COCOBA (community conservation banking) groups in the first quarter alone! Each COCOBA group selected a community leader to be trained on general […]
2021 Chimpanzee Updates from Tchimpounga
One of the cornerstones of Dr. Goodall’s ethos is the concept that non-human animals are sentient, complex, intelligent, compassionate, and have innate value. JGI caretakers at Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in Republic of the Congo witness that every day across the sanctuary’s diverse groups. Ramsey Last summer, the chimpanzees on Tchimpounga’s Ngombe Island were gradually […]
JGI Partners with IAIA to Inspire and Support Indigenous Youth
The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) USA’s Roots & Shoots youth program recently announced our exciting partnership with the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Northern New Mexico and across the U.S.! Since its creation in 1991, JGI’s Roots & Shoots program has been encouraging young changemakers all over the world to make a positive […]
We Are a Part of Nature: Roots & Shoots Partners with Children & Nature Network
The Jane Goodall Institute is proud to announce a new partnership between our Roots & Shoots youth program and the Children & Nature Network! These two programs – committed to the well-being of children and the natural world – are collaborating on a national partnership that will engage and grow a strong network of young […]
Stany Nyadwi: The Chimpanzee Whisperer
Dr. Goodall is well-known for her remarkable ability to immerse herself in chimpanzee culture and life. Because of her compassion and observational skills, she was able to enter into their world in a remarkable way, providing one-of-a-kind insights. Her story, and her ability to tell their story, transformed our relationship to the rest of the […]
Dr. Goodall to U.S. Sec. of the Interior Deb Haaland: Protect Grey Wolves
Dr. Goodall shared the following letter with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland endorsing the need to advance full protections for grey wolves. This was shared in conjunction with a coalition of organizations efforts, including Dr. Goodall + JGI, to advance a petition seeking immediate Endangered Species Act (ESA) protection. This petition is to […]
Inspiring Youth Project: STEM FOR ALL!
March is Women’s History Month, and that means we’re celebrating all the inspiring women—like Dr. Jane Goodall—who blazed the trail into masculine-dominated fields, making it easier for more amazing women to follow in their footsteps! Four such fields are Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, also known collectively as STEM. Gender stereotypes and biases in many […]
Community-led Conservation Promises Potential Hope for Great Apes in DRC
Conservation often feels like a never-ending challenge, which is why a little bit of encouraging news goes a long way! Today’s hope-filled news comes from a recent study in the American Journal of Primatology out of the Democratic Republic in the Congo (DRC) led by Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) funded in part by the Jane […]
