PANT HOOT 2022
2022 is a year of recovery, rebuilding, and reward as we continue to pursue our core mission to turn hope into action.
Every year since the beginning of the pandemic has provided new and unique challenges and opportunities. Thankfully, however, 2022 provided many more of the latter! With Dr. Goodall making more appearances on the road, and JGI USA staff growing and evolving,
we have so much to be thankful for and so much to look forward to. Most of all, we are so grateful for the profound and exceptional efforts as well as support of our donors, partners, friends, and audiences worldwide. It is with each individual making a difference that we can and (as Jane says) we WILL change the world. Please enjoy these updates from 2022 so far — we can’t wait to share what’s next — made possible with your generosity, compassion, and most especially, hope.
Jane Goodall
Hopecast 2022
Becoming Jane
The “Becoming Jane” exhibit created in partnership between the Jane Goodall Institute and the National Geographic Museum opened in Fall 2019, and despite closures due to the pandemic, the exhibit is being given new life as it travels around the U.S.! This Spring, the exhibit — which features one-of-a-kind interactive elements telling the story of Jane and JGI — traveled to California to be featured at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. This stop for the exhibit (as part of its own national tour) was extraordinarily meaningful as it represented the first time Dr. Goodall was able to explore the exhibit reflecting her own life in person — from the very personal artifacts including her plush chimpanzee Jubilee given to her as an infant by her father, to the unparalleled impact of the work of the Jane Goodall Institute. The exhibit made a stop at the Perot Museum in Dallas, Texas, is currently housed at the St. Louis Science Center and will continue its journey to inspire people of all ages to #BeLikeJane!
Learn more and explore the virtual exhibit at news.janegoodall.org/becoming-jane
Jane Goodall Hopecast 2022
Becoming Jane
The “Becoming Jane” exhibit created in partnership between the Jane Goodall Institute and the National Geographic Museum opened in Fall 2019, and despite closures due to the pandemic, the exhibit is being given new life as it travels around the U.S.! This Spring, the exhibit — which features one-of-a-kind interactive elements telling the story of Jane and JGI — traveled to California to be featured at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. This stop for the exhibit (as part of its own national tour) was extraordinarily meaningful as it represented the first time Dr. Goodall was able to explore the exhibit reflecting her own life in person — from the very personal artifacts including her plush chimpanzee Jubilee given to her as an infant by her father, to the unparalleled impact of the work of the Jane Goodall Institute. The exhibit made a stop at the Perot Museum in Dallas, Texas, is currently housed at the St. Louis Science Center and will continue its journey to inspire people of all ages to #BeLikeJane!
Learn more and explore the virtual exhibit at news.janegoodall.org/becoming-jane
Science Is Wild
in Gombe
In Gombe, Tanzania, the world’s longestrunning study of wild chimpanzees continues! In a 2022 article “Drinking frequency in wild lactating chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) and their offspring,” we’re provided an in-depth view into the drinking habits of chimpanzee mothers. Using 41 years of data recorded at Gombe Stream National Park, researchers found that chimpanzee mothers typically drink more water during the dry season. Seasonal changes aren’t the only thing that have an impact on the drinking patterns of chimpanzees, though — sometimes a chimpanzee’s social rank can impact how often they hydrate too! This study suggests that low-ranking females tend to drink a lot more water than higher ranking females during late lactation. In “Correlates of individual participation in boundary patrols by male chimpanzees,” Gombe researchers wondered whether some chimpanzees can free-ride in their communities while still benefiting from the group’s hard work. Researchers, accompanied by some of our own JGI staff, analyzed data collected from 1978-2007 on the Kasakela chimpanzee community in Gombe, Tanzania. This information includes amounts of sightings, chimpanzees’ ages, social rank, and hunting participation. After careful analysis, researchers found that chimpanzees aren’t often tempted to freeride. Instead, chimpanzees usually work together no matter their rank! Support the longest running wild chimpanzee study in the world and more by becoming a Gombe Science Hero today at shop.janegoodall.org/gombe-science-heroes
Africa Programs
POTENTIAL UNLOCKED FOR WOMEN THROUGH JGI’S FOREST MONITORING
Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) is a key aspect of JGI’s Landscape Conservation in Western Tanzania Project (LCWT), and indeed all USAID-funded investments. The LCWT integrates gender equity in the design of all project activities, implementation, and monitoring systems. Village Forest Monitoring (VFM), and monitors, are a key part of community-led natural resource management, as VFMs patrol village forest reserves to observe biodiversity and alert village and government leaders about evolving threats to these forests. At the beginning of the LCWT Project in 2018, there were 56 Village Forest Monitors (VFM), but all of those involved were men. JGI began efforts to integrate greater participation from women in this essential role. As a result, through forest monitoring sensitization meetings, women have been able to take advantage of opportunities to more effectively participate in natural resource management and sustainable livelihoods.
Today, of the 162 VFMs, 6 are women. This represents a significant step in these communities representing an emerging trend in the LCWT of women looking to work in less traditional roles, which in return empowers them as members of their community. These women are actively engaged in protecting their natural resources sustainably, improving their livelihoods and other aspirational opportunities by attending trainings and district forest patrols, and participating in decisionmaking forums. We look forward to this trend continuing to grow and envision a world in which people across genders and identities are driving the decisions that impact them, wildlife, and ecosystems.
Science Is Wild in Gombe
In Gombe, Tanzania, the world’s longestrunning study of wild chimpanzees continues! In a 2022 article “Drinking frequency in wild lactating chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) and their offspring,” we’re provided an in-depth view into the drinking habits of chimpanzee mothers. Using 41 years of data recorded at Gombe Stream National Park, researchers found that chimpanzee mothers typically drink more water during the dry season. Seasonal changes aren’t the only thing that have an impact on the drinking patterns of chimpanzees, though — sometimes a chimpanzee’s social rank can impact how often they hydrate too! This study suggests that low-ranking females tend to drink a lot more water than higher ranking females during late lactation. In “Correlates of individual participation in boundary patrols by male chimpanzees,” Gombe researchers wondered whether some chimpanzees can free-ride in their communities while still benefiting from the group’s hard work. Researchers, accompanied by some of our own JGI staff, analyzed data collected from 1978-2007 on the Kasakela chimpanzee community in Gombe, Tanzania. This information includes amounts of sightings, chimpanzees’ ages, social rank, and hunting participation. After careful analysis, researchers found that chimpanzees aren’t often tempted to freeride. Instead, chimpanzees usually work together no matter their rank! Support the longest running wild chimpanzee study in the world and more by becoming a Gombe Science Hero today at shop.janegoodall.org/gombe-science-heroes
Africa Programs
POTENTIAL UNLOCKED FOR WOMEN THROUGH JGI’S FOREST MONITORING
Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) is a key aspect of JGI’s Landscape Conservation in Western Tanzania Project (LCWT), and indeed all USAID-funded investments. The LCWT integrates gender equity in the design of all project activities, implementation, and monitoring systems. Village Forest Monitoring (VFM), and monitors, are a key part of community-led natural resource management, as VFMs patrol village forest reserves to observe biodiversity and alert village and government leaders about evolving threats to these forests. At the beginning of the LCWT Project in 2018, there were 56 Village Forest Monitors (VFM), but all of those involved were men. JGI began efforts to integrate greater participation from women in this essential role. As a result, through forest monitoring sensitization meetings, women have been able to take advantage of opportunities to more effectively participate in natural resource management and sustainable livelihoods.
Today, of the 162 VFMs, 6 are women. This represents a significant step in these communities representing an emerging trend in the LCWT of women looking to work in less traditional roles, which in return empowers them as members of their community. These women are actively engaged in protecting their natural resources sustainably, improving their livelihoods and other aspirational opportunities by attending trainings and district forest patrols, and participating in decisionmaking forums. We look forward to this trend continuing to grow and envision a world in which people across genders and identities are driving the decisions that impact them, wildlife, and ecosystems.
Roots & Shoots
National Youth Leadership Summer Summit
Every year, members of the Roots & Shoots National Youth Leadership Council come together from across the country to share their projects, support one another with ideas, as well as to grow skills and bonds that last a lifetime. This year the summit was in person for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, and allowed our young changemakers to join us at the Jane Goodall Institute HQ in Washington D.C.! The summit included opportunities to present on varied and impactful projects, spend time at the National Geographic headquarters, tour the monuments at night, participate in a service project to clean up Rock Creek Park, map their communities to evaluate ways to make even more of a difference, and learn more about storytelling and activism with expert training from the JGI USA Communications & Partnerships team. Get to know the RSNYLC at rootsandshoots.org/rsnylc
Roots & Shoots Member
Samyukta Promotes
STEAM-Powered Learning
Roots & Shoots National Youth Leadership Council (RSNYLC) member Samyukta I. from Marietta, Georgia, used the Roots & Shoots 4-step formula to introduce students in her school district to the incredible power of STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. First, she (Step 1) got inspired when she discovered her own love of engineering and computer science, and saw how they were being used to solve major issues in the world!
However, she (Step 2) observed the lack of interest in these fields shown by other students, as well as the educational inequity experienced by marginalized groups. Samyukta (Step 3) took action, speaking with prospective mentors, setting project deadlines to keep her team on track, and choosing a venue for her “hackinar”—a clever combination of “hack,” referring to computer programing, and seminar. Her hard work paid off when the Iuvatech Hackinar received 25 registrations, and she (Step 4) celebrated by looking ahead to the next steps, handing out a survey at the end of the program so that student feedback could inform the next hackinar! Want to become a member of Roots & Shoots? Join today (it’s always free!) at rootsandshoots.org/register
Roots & Shoots Member
Samyukta Promotes
STEAM-Powered Learning
Roots & Shoots National Youth Leadership Council (RSNYLC) member Samyukta I. from Marietta, Georgia, used the Roots & Shoots 4-step formula to introduce students in her school district to the incredible power of STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. First, she (Step 1) got inspired when she discovered her own love of engineering and computer science, and saw how they were being used to solve major issues in the world!
However, she (Step 2) observed the lack of interest in these fields shown by other students, as well as the educational inequity experienced by marginalized groups. Samyukta (Step 3) took action, speaking with prospective mentors, setting project deadlines to keep her team on track, and choosing a venue for her “hackinar”—a clever combination of “hack,” referring to computer programing, and seminar. Her hard work paid off when the Iuvatech Hackinar received 25 registrations, and she (Step 4) celebrated by looking ahead to the next steps, handing out a survey at the end of the program so that student feedback could inform the next hackinar! Want to become a member of Roots & Shoots? Join today (it’s always free!) at rootsandshoots.org/register
Roots & Shoots
National Youth Leadership Summer Summit
Every year, members of the Roots & Shoots National Youth Leadership Council come together from across the country to share their projects, support one another with ideas, as well as to grow skills and bonds that last a lifetime. This year the summit was in person for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, and allowed our young changemakers to join us at the Jane Goodall Institute HQ in Washington D.C.! The summit included opportunities to present on varied and impactful projects, spend time at the National Geographic headquarters, tour the monuments at night, participate in a service project to clean up Rock Creek Park, map their communities to evaluate ways to make even more of a difference, and learn more about storytelling and activism with expert training from the JGI USA Communications & Partnerships team. Get to know the RSNYLC at rootsandshoots.org/rsnylc
We are a Part of Nature:
Roots & Shoots Partners with C&NN
In May, Roots & Shoots announced a new national partnership with Children and Nature Network (C&NN)— two programs committed to the well-being of children and the natural world! The goal: deepen connections with young people and nature, empowering them to make a difference in their communities. The partnership will bring Roots & Shoots’ highly-regarded service-learning programs for young people together with the Children & Nature Network’s policy, systems-change and movement-building work across the U.S. Together, the programs will have additional capacity to scale the impact of their work, advocacy and awareness-building efforts designed to increase equitable opportunities for children and young people to learn, play and grow with regular connections to the natural world.
Welcoming Senior Director of
Roots & Shoots USA Mary Ford
Roots & Shoots USA is happy to welcome our new Senior Director, Mary Ford! Mary joins us with over 10 years of experience in the National Geographic Society Education division, and a passion for lifelong learning. We know that Mary will be the perfect person to help us support the young changemakers and educators who are making the world better for people, other animals, and the environment!
I love using the magic of the natural world and the power of hope as springboards to action.” -Mary Ford
Earth Day with Jane Grows Green Worldwide
Earth Day 2022 was a tremendous representation of what’s possible when we bring together people with good-for-all ideas from across industries to motivate worldwide action. All April long, Jane and JGI worked with an incredible group of partners and audiences to activate on key issues including advancing JGI’s innovative forest protection and restoration campaign named Jane’s Green Hope in support of UNEP’s Trillion Trees. Through generous support from HP, Jane’s Green Hope was supercharged this Earth Month, including select HP pop-ups featuring Jane and an opportunity for audiences to “Plant a Tree with HP.” HP purchases from April through June contributed to planting 1 million trees through a partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute and Arbor Day Foundation.
As an exciting bonus, actress, producer, and writer Rebel Wilson joined Dr. Goodall to discuss the importance of global reforestation featured in an engaging “forest bathing” video which received over 30,000 views. Dr. Goodall also shared a moving message for Earth Day 2022 focusing on rebuilding our connections to the natural world as we, “are a part of it and have a responsibility to protect it.”
Watch and share Jane’s message at news.janegoodall.org/jane-earth-day-22
Learn more about Jane’s Green Hope at janegoodall.org/janesgreenhope
World Chimpanzee Day 2022
Features Jane Goodall Barbie Launch
World Chimpanzee Day is always a wonderful time of year as we get back to the core of where we started and where we’re going — understanding the connection we have to our closest living relatives and the rest of the animal kingdom. This year marked an even more spectacular milestone, as we were not only able to celebrate our closest living relatives and tell their stories — inspiring action to protect them in the wild and in captivity — but also to honor and celebrate the singular impact of Dr. Jane Goodall! This once-in-a-lifetime moment included the incredible honor of Dr. Goodall being turned into a Jane Goodall Barbie — the first ever from Mattel created in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute to be Certified Carbon Neutral and made out of recycled ocean-bound plastic. This partnership demonstrated the impressive legacy and ability of JGI to work with companies to build sustainable bottom lines through beautiful and inspiring products. The partnership also included the launch of four new career-of-theyear Barbies, informed by JGI, including a Chief Sustainability Officer, Conservation Scientist, Renewable Energy Engineer and Environmental Advocate. JGI and Mattel deepened this partnership by creating a Roots & Shoots youth activation called “Naturally Curious Jane,” which included an activity guide to get into nature and advocate for greening communities. JGI is proud to partner with companies like Mattel who demonstrate a goal to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable, or bio-based plastic materials in all products and packaging by 2030.
Participate in #NaturallyCuriousJane at rootsandshoots.org/naturally-curious-jane
Second Chances: Stories From
Tchimpounga’s Chimpanzees
JGI CARETAKER TEACHES YOUNG CHIMPANZEES TO BE CHIMPANZEES
Our younger residents at Tchimpounga are learning what it takes to be adult chimpanzees, thanks to the attention and care of our JGI Tchimpounga staff! Recently, caretaker Serge has been teaching the baby chimpanzees to open nuts using rocks. This is a delicate process that requires a lot of concentration,
OBSERVATIONS BEGIN FOR POTENTIAL RELEASE
In preparation for a hopeful wild release, observations of the Tchindzoulou Island group have begun! Caregivers follow the chimpanzees at a distance and collect information on the “Zoomonitor” app installed on their phones. They keep note of what individuals eat, when they eat, with whom they interact, when they rest, where they make their nest for sleeping, when and where they move, and any other important details they notice. To make caregivers more comfortable — and to make it easier to follow the chimpanzees — not all chimpanzees go out at once, leaving some to rest for longer in the indoor facility. The details these caregivers collect become part of the personalized monitoring of each chimpanzee, and add to our understanding of the group dynamics as a whole, helping staff create the best possible plan for a potential wild release!
You can give rescued chimpanzees and other wildlife a second chance at a happy life. Become (or gift) a Chimpanzee Guardian today at shop.janegoodall.org/chimpguardian.
New Book: Local Voices, Local Choices Tells Story of JGI’s Community-Led Approach
This summer, Esri held its annual user conference in San Diego, California, and JGI staff including VP of Conservation Science Dr. Lilian Pintea, joined to talk about the incredible power of community-led conservation, and to introduce our new book in partnership with Esri, Local Voices, Local Choices telling the incredible story and evolution of our Tacare approach. JGI’s Tacare approach, created by Dr. Goodall and colleagues nearly 30 years ago, focuses on collaboration with local communities, integrating traditional knowledge, key partnerships, conservation action planning, and cutting-edge science, along with geospatial technologies to put conservation decision-making in the hands of local people. The new book features intimate, first-hand stories of the people that make this one-of-akind approach possible and ways to scale this work across the chimpanzee range and — with time and support — around the world.
Get the book and learn more at news.janegoodall.org/tacare-book-2022
Photo credits: JGI/LJ Garcia, JGI/Bill Wallauer, JGI/Fernando Turmo, JGI/Michael Pandisha, Chase Pickering, Esri
