Did you know that Jane Goodall’s fieldwork began amidst the lush Gombe forests of Tanzania? Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania lies the Gombe Stream National Park, this ecosystem has immense importance and plays a vital role in sustaining both local communities and global ecosystems. A biodiversity hotspot, the Gombe forests are home to a myriad of plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth, from rare plant species to iconic wildlife such as the chimpanzees that Jane famously observed. Despite their importance, the Gombe forests face numerous threats, including de ..read more

On March 20, 2024, we celebrate World Rewilding Day, a time for us to come together and celebrate the resilience of nature, the power of restoration, and the hope it brings for our planet’s future. Here at the Jane Goodall Institute, this day holds particular significance as our teams are so dedicated to rehabilitating recovered wildlife — including a heartwarming moment earlier this year, when our team at the Tchimpounga Nature Reserve in the Republic of Congo was able to release rehabilitated African grey parrots back into their native habitat. African grey parrots, hailing from the lush lan ..read more

Upon hearing of the passing of their dear friend Steven Wise, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, and Koen Margodt, PhD, shared the following heart-felt reflection on a life of hope and impact: We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing away of our dear friend Steven Wise, following a long battle with disease. Steve was a pioneer for the recognition of great apes and other animals as legal persons. He has fought all his life in court to obtain respect for the dignity and autonomy of animals. Steve wanted animals not to be treated as things or property, but as the amazing individuals that they are — livi ..read more

At JGI, collaboration is at the heart of our work! From our community-led conservation approach on the ground, to the global network of JGI offices working together to spread Jane’s message of hope through action, to our expanding family of supporters who fuel our work, we know that the best way to get the job done is by working together.   Today, we’re thrilled to announce that we’re partnering with the Bezos Earth Fund (BEF) to further expand our science-based and community-led conservation efforts! Together, we will be putting our energy towards the forests and biodiversity in th ..read more

How JGI teamed up with HP and the Arbor Day Foundation to plant a million native trees in the past year to restore vital ecosystems. In a world filled with environmental challenges, it's important to highlight positive developments that bring hope and promise through action. In just one year, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), HP, and the Arbor Day Foundation have planted one million native trees in forests of great need around the world! The collaboration not only inspires us to take steps towards a more sustainable future, it’s making real progress to improve vulnerable wildlife habitat. Fin ..read more

Add your own story to Jane Goodall Institute’s Tapestry of Hope  There’s no doubt about it—our planet is in crisis. From climate change to biodiversity loss, there’s a lot to be concerned about. But that’s not the whole story. If you only look at the negative headlines, you’ll miss inspiring reasons for hope. Community-led initiatives are making a difference every day, all around the world. Young people are taking action in their schools and neighborhoods. Scientists are developing innovative technologies to build a sustainable future. Nature is proving that, with a little help and prote ..read more

The Climate crisis is here with us as we approach COP 28.  Forests are burning. Oceans are rising. Studies show we have less than a decade to prevent temperatures from growing more than 1.5 degrees. Anything more would be catastrophic. Earth’s vital signs appear worse than ever in human history. According to a recent scientific report[i], many climate records were broken by enormous margins in 2023, including the highest global air and ocean temperature, and low Antarctic Sea ice extent. The highest monthly surface temperature ever recorded was in July and was probably the hottest the pl ..read more

Four new rescues from Angola get a second chance at Africa’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary.  We’re all smiles at Tchimpounga these days! The Jane Goodall Institute’s renowned ? Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo just welcomed four new additions to our sanctuary from Angola.  These four new chimpanzees are part of a multi-year effort to provide Angola’s rescued chimpanzees with a second chance at a happy life. Over the past year, JGI experts and our partner ? Wild at Life have orchestrated two complex international transfers of rescued chimpanzee ..read more

The Gombe-Masito-Ugalla ecosystem is home to more than 90% of Tanzania’s estimated 2,200 chimpanzees—a population that is facing increasing threats due to habitat loss and population fragmentation, disease, and illegal wild meat and wildlife trade. Underlying these threats, the drivers of human inequities and challenges deplete natural resources and expand unsustainable land-use practices. In response, JGI’s Landscape Conservation in Western Tanzania (LCWT) project uses JGI’s Tacare community-led conservation approach to support and work in partnership with local communities to tackle the dri ..read more

"We can only achieve our true human potential when head and heart are in harmony"—this has always been Dr. Jane Goodall's approach to using science for conservation. The way that Jane and The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) tell stories is meant to connect to the hearts of our audiences, but we need scientific data to connect to minds and support important decisions. JGI’s Science Platform combines citizen science, expert observations and data, and modeling and analysis to drive sustainable conservation decision-making that benefits humans, wildlife, and ecosystems. Our conservation science team ..read more