Jane Goodall remains a global leader in conservation, focusing primarily on empowering youth through her Jane Goodall Institute and the Roots & Shoots program, which currently operates in over 65 countries.

Since 2020, Goodall has emphasized hope as a critical motivator for addressing climate change and biodiversity loss.

She encourages individuals—especially young people—to recognize how small, ethical daily actions collectively drive global change.

Her approach advocates positive storytelling and civil discourse rather than confrontation, inspiring respect and thoughtful engagement with conservation issues.

Roots & Shoots actively connects young people worldwide to local projects benefiting animals, people, and the environment, underpinning Goodall’s message that these challenges are interconnected.

The program collaborates with institutions such as Expo City Dubai, which hosts a dedicated Roots & Shoots office, illustrating her influence in fostering youth engagement beyond traditional classroom settings.

Her commitment extends to educational initiatives like Conservation Asia and has inspired the establishment of sustainability-focused schools, such as the first in Taiwan named after her.

Goodall also uses media to promote conservation awareness, notably through the Apple TV+ children’s series "Jane," which aims to educate and motivate children to participate in protecting endangered species and ecosystems while maintaining optimism.

Public speaking remains a vital aspect of her work; for example, at the 2022 Procter & Gamble Sustainability Summit, she highlighted roles for both businesses and consumers in sustainable practices and underscored collective responsibility.

Her receipt of the Tang Prize in Sustainable Development enabled her to further expand Roots & Shoots, supporting youth-led sustainability projects worldwide.

Jane Goodall remains a global leader in conservation, focusing primarily on empowering youth through her Jane Goodall Institute and the Roots & Shoots program, which currently operates in over 65 countries.

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The work of legendary ethnobiologist, conservationist and activist Jane Goodall has already inspired people to care for endangered species and the environment for decades — but the doctor’s latest endeavor continues her work in motivating the next generation.

Apple TV+’s mission-driven children’s series “Jane” harnesses the power of TV, with Emmy-winning creator J.J. Johnson (“Endlings,” “Ghostwriter”) using Goodall’s teachings to motivate kids to take a stand for endangered species and care for the environment. “Jane,” from the Jane Goodall Institute and Johnson’s company Sinking Ship Entertainment, premiered on April 14, with 10 episodes now available on Apple TV+.

“Jane” features eager 9-year-old environmentalist Jane Garcia (Ava Louise Murchison) — who is inspired to help save the planet, following in the footsteps of her role model, Goodall — along with her friends David (Mason Blomberg) and a chimpanzee named Greybeard. Each episode focuses on a different endangered species, such as Apis mellifera (Western honey bee) and Panthera tigris (tiger). Blending live action and CGI — and featuring an epic theme song “One Step Closer” written by Diane Warren, and sung by Leona Lewis — the show depicts the friends taking a stand for the species and the environment, and getting into occasional trouble along the way. The episodes all end with the friends video-chatting with real-life animal experts, particularly highlighting women and people of color.

While Goodall’s years of dedication to great apes research and advocacy have made her a household name in the 21st century, she began her work at age 26 in 1960 studying chimpanzees. She founded the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977, which fosters research, advocacy as well as community-led conservation, and it empowers children — particularly through its youth program Roots and Shoots, which was founded in 1991.

A United Nations Messenger of Peace and a Dame Commander of the British Empire (DBE), Goodall’s research on chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania helped change scientists’ understanding of humans’ relationship to animals. The research continues in Tanzania through the Jane Goodall Institute Gombe Stream Research Center, and it is the world’s longest-running chimpanzee study.

Also a prolific author, Goodall has adult and children’s literary works such as “The Book of Hope,” “In the Shadow of Man” and “Rickie and Henri: A True Story.”

Goodall is no stranger to the screen, however, as the subject of dozens of films including “Chimps, So Like Us,” “Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees” and “Jane Goodall: The Hope” — as well as Brett Morgen’s 2017 Emmy-nominated documentary, also called “Jane.” While Goodall did not create this “Jane” for Apple TV+, her life’s work and teachings inspire the show’s protagonist who idolizes her, and if Goodall had not approved the show’s concept when it was in development, it would not have moved forward.

Goodall, who turned 89 earlier this month, spoke with Variety over Zoom about how she hopes “Jane” inspires the youngest generation, and what she hopes to accomplish next in her career.

How do you hope viewers, especially children, react when they see “Jane”?

I hope that it will encourage them to actually think more about endangered species — to think about the fact that if we’re not careful, many of these species will disappear. I hope it also will encourage young people to join our Roots and Shoots program, which is in 68 countries. It’s about young people choosing projects to help — animals, people and the environment — deciding what they want to do, working out what they can do, rolling up their sleeves and taking action.

So if this Jane Garcia encourages real-life activities, it’ll be great. I hope it will encourage young people to join in the effort to make this a better world, to choose projects that will help to save the environment before it’s too late.

Talk about environmental issues often creates anxiety in children and young adults, but it is still obviously important to learn about — how do you, through this show or beyond, hope to inspire the next generation without causing anxiety?

That’s my entire program Roots and Shoots, it’s all about taking action. If young people get together and work on projects, which is the same sort of thing with Sinking Ship Entertainment, then it’s all about positive change. We need to know that many species are close to extinction, but that we have to stop that from happening. And therefore we have to work together to find out ways of saving the animals that are moving toward extinction. We need to know about the doom and gloom — I talk about it all the time. But at the same time, it’s desperately important to give people hope, especially young people, because, yes, we can make a difference.

So “Jane” shows young people how they can get together and solve the “doom and gloom” effectively?

Yeah, hopefully. The goal is to try and get young people involved and taking action, and stepping on beyond that to do more. It’s young people getting really worried, but then working together with older people who are also wanting to try to save the species. So it’s a complete mixture.

How do we inspire the next generation to create change, without placing blame on children for a situation they didn’t create?

There are major problems and, yes, all sorts of things have led to unfortunate decreases in numbers of endangered species. But the whole emphasis is on working together to create change. Let’s get young people involved, talk about what can be done to make a difference and then, as I say, roll up their sleeves and work out what they can do. And taking action is going to be different with different species. And, basically, I hope that this program will have enough fun in it, as well as understanding the problem, that young people will be pushing toward saving a lot of these animals. Many animals on the very brink of extinction have been given another chance.

What’s an example of a species that was pushed toward extinction, but human intervention reversed the course?

My favorite one is that little black robin that was reduced to just two individuals, one male and one female. That was it. And through some very clever work, there are now about 500 of them. They’re all genetically identical, of course, but they’re being spread into four different islands. So, hopefully, there will be some genetic change so they’re not all identical, since that’s not very healthy. There are many, many stories like that.

What message do you have for people who feel hopeless, or that they alone cannot make a difference?

People have to realize that every single one of us can make a difference. We could just say, “Oh well, I know that animals are becoming extinct. There’s nothing I can do about it.” That’s really going to be the end of us. But if you decide, “I will try and make a difference, I will do something every single day,” then we can make a difference. We can choose what we can do: Some of us can help animals, some of us can help planting trees, some of us can help whatever it is that we care about. And if we all choose projects to make the world better, then it’s going to make a major difference. We don’t all give up and say, “Well, it’s just me, there’s nothing I can do.” If we give up, then the future is not very good, is it? We all have to do our bit to try and persuade other people. We’re in the middle of a pretty bad, dark space. So for young people to join in and feel, “Gosh, if I do this, I will be making the world a better place,” that’s really important.

You’ve done so much in your life and in your career — what else do you look forward to accomplishing?

I want our Roots and Shoots program to be in every school in every country. But I always say, “If you try and aim for the stars, you might reach the moon. If you aim for the moon, you might reach the head of Mount Everest,” for example. So that’s the same for the stars — and at least we can reach the moon and help to protect the various animals and plants that are facing tremendous danger. The young and old alike in different countries need to really, really work hard to save these creatures. We’ve got to do it now.

This interview has been edited and condensed.

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Content: Jane Goodall wants University of Wisconsin-Madison students to walk away with one message Sunday: Do not give up hope.

It’s a strategy the world-renowned ethologist and conservationist has found effective in spurring action, even as headlines catastrophizing climate change inundate people with a sense of doom.

“I don't agree with scientists who say the tipping point has already reached the point of no return with climate change and loss of biodiversity,” Goodall told the Cap Times. “We still have a window of time. But if we lose hope, fall into apathy and don't take action, then we're doomed.”

Goodall is best known for her groundbreaking work in the early ‘60s as a primatologist. At 26, she began studying chimpanzees in Tanzania, becoming the first to observe that the animals make and use tools. Now part of the world’s longest-running study of wild chimpanzees, her findings have forever changed scientific understanding of primates and humans’ relationship to them.

Goodall’s legacy also endures through her activism. In 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, a global conservation nonprofit. One of the organization’s programs, Roots & Shoots, educates young people in over 60 countries to work on environmental, conservation and humanitarian issues.

In 2021, Goodall additionally published “The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times,” which details her hope in the world’s ability to make change despite its environmental challenges.

Goodall will speak Sunday at 7 p.m. in UW-Madison’s Memorial Union for the Wisconsin Union’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Tickets for the event sold out among students within 90 minutes, but the public can still register to watch the online livestream.

In a virtual interview with the Cap Times, Goodall spoke from the Edgewater Hotel about climate deniers, how she remains optimistic and what the audience can expect from her on Sunday.

Will you have time to explore Madison this weekend, or will you mostly be working?

It’s all working. Not mostly — all. But the hotel has a lovely view overlooking the lake with all the ice. My life turns out to be work, meeting lovely people and just having an occasional moment to walk in a bit of nature.

What can people expect to learn from you on Sunday?

I hope they take away the message that every single one of them makes a difference every single day of their lives, and they can choose what sort of difference they make. I think that’s the most important message that anybody can have — that they, as an individual, matter and have a role to play.

Your platform revolves around this message of hope. What might be the harm in catastrophizing?

It makes people lose hope. If you’re told that nothing you can do will avert the planet heating up to a point where life is no longer possible and that we’re destroying the ecosystems on which we depend, then why bother doing anything?

The important thing is to realize we still have time, but we have to take action. We have to each do our bit. It may seem small, but billions of small, ethical actions make change.

Much of your work focuses on involving young people within conservation efforts. What inspires you about the attitudes of younger generations toward animals and the environment?

They are much more aware, which isn’t surprising. When I was young, "environmentalism" wasn’t even a word.

Young people are surrounded by doom and gloom. The radio’s full of it, the internet's full of it, the television's full of it, the press is full of it, and so they're much more aware. Fortunately, there are enough people saying it's not too late, and that inspires them and galvanizes them into action.

Do you think those attitudes are much different from older generations?

They are different because older generations either didn't understand what was happening because of ignorance, or they don't want to understand because they want to carry on with business as usual. They want to go on making money in the short term at the expense of future generations.

Sometimes I don’t think they’re thinking like that. I don't think they're deliberately understanding that they're harming the future for their children and grandchildren. But they're simply not thinking in the way that we should be thinking today.

Is it still worth trying to change their minds?

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! How to change the minds of the older people? Through storytelling, not through pointing fingers, not through making people angry, not by telling them they're bad, but by reaching into the heart. I’ll give you one example.

This CEO of a huge international corporation told me he was working to get his company ethical for three reasons. One, because we're using our nature's finite natural resources faster than nature can replenish them. Second, consumer pressure — people are beginning to demand ethically produced products.

But what really tipped the balance, he said, was his little girl of 8. She came back from school one day and said, “Daddy, they're telling me that what you're doing is hurting the planet. That's not true, is it, Daddy? Because it's my planet.” That reached his heart. That's the way you change people.

When did you realize this approach of storytelling could persuade people?

I think it was probably part of my nature. I'm not confrontational. I'm fighting for change, yes, but not by confronting. People must change from within. I don't believe you can change them by hammering them with facts that they don't want to listen to.

When I first went to the medical research labs where the scientists kept chimps in 5-foot by 5-foot cages, it was one of the worst experiences of my life. I came out shaken, trying not to cry. I was taken into a room with the top people from the National Institute of Health in the department of animal experimentation. I realized they were waiting for me to speak.

I said, “I imagine all of you are caring and compassionate people, and maybe feel just as I did about what's going on in there.” When you think of it, that was very clever. They couldn’t admit they weren’t caring and compassionate, could they?

Instead of telling them they were bad people, I showed them pictures of the chimpanzees in the wild, making their nests, playing, lying around. In their minds, they could contrast it with the cages where these very social beings were kept for 30 to 40 years. I know it did get into some of their hearts because they told me so. It made some labs completely change the way that they operated.

When you meet somebody, or a group of people, you may not realize that you've made a difference — but you may have planted seeds that will grow and cause change in some of the hearts.

What mistakes did you make early on in your career that emerging activists and young people can learn from?

I was saved from making mistakes in the early days. Before I went to Africa to study chimps, I was working at London Zoo. The chimps were in terrible conditions. So when I got back from my first stint in Africa, the zoo arranged a press conference. I thought now I could really tell the world how bad the chimps were treated!

I happened to be having dinner that night with a very powerful man that I met in Tanzania, and I told him about my plan with great excitement. There was dead silence. He said, “Do you realize that the head of the London Zoo is Solly Zuckerman, Winston Churchill's wartime adviser? A very, very powerful man. Do you think he's going to take it lying down when you criticize his zoo?”

He said, “Just tell me three things that are the most important to change.” I told him, and within two weeks, they were all done. There was no confrontation. That was a lesson that came just in time for me not to make that mistake.

So it’s about activists getting rid of their own personal egos.

Exactly. What people want is to have their name out there and to say, “I did it. I changed this.” It’s learning to not want to be recognized for change. The main thing is to make the change. Not “me” making the change.

This powerful man obviously didn't want me to say that the chimps were being treated badly. He immediately agreed, but didn’t want it out in the press. Give Solly Zuckerman the credit. That’s fine — as long as it changes.

This is a lesson I talk about with our youth. I tell them not to be confrontational. Your goal: Is it to glorify yourself? To be the champion? Or do you really want change?

What do people still not understand about your work and its relevance today?

Climate change deniers, people who don’t want to make a difference, probably don’t understand. What they really think is hard to tell. But are there really people who deny that climate change is happening? Probably not. When they admit it’s real, they say it’s natural and that it’s not manmade. Do they really believe that? I can’t believe they do — but that’s what they say. They don’t want to lose face, and making people lose face isn’t a good way to make change.

What makes you think they don’t really believe what they’re saying?

Well, I can't think of anybody with any ounce of intelligence could believe it. That's why.

How often do you come across those kinds of people?

Not very often. They tend to avoid me.

Kayla Huynh joined the Cap Times in 2021 and covers higher education. She graduated from Northwestern University with a master's degree in journalism after attending UW-Madison.

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She encourages individuals—especially young people—to recognize how small, ethical daily actions collectively drive global change.

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Roots & Shoots actively connects young people worldwide to local projects benefiting animals, people, and the environment, underpinning Goodall’s message that these challenges are interconnected.

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The program collaborates with institutions such as Expo City Dubai, which hosts a dedicated Roots & Shoots office, illustrating her influence in fostering youth engagement beyond traditional classroom settings.

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Expo City Dubai has announced its collaboration with the Gene Goodall Institute ’ s Roots & Shoots programme, a global initiative to connect with young people and stimulate action for the benefit of people and the environment.
This initiative reflects the commitment of Expo City Dubai, which recently hosted the COP28 Climate Summit, to protect the environment and advance human progress through meaningful collaboration and partnerships, and its ongoing quest to engage young people and future generations and provide them with more opportunities to learn, raise awareness and contribute to environmental action.
Dr. Jane Goodall is a leading animal behavioural scientist and environmental activist, one of the world ’ s leading names in environmental and wildlife protection, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Peace Ambassador.
Dr. Jane Goodall is set to establish the region ’ s first permanent office for Roots and Shoots at the Terra Sustainability Pavilion, the centre of Expo City ’ s environmental education programmes, and through collaboration, the initiative will help make the world a better place for people, organisms and the environment.
Marjan Freedouni, Head of Education and Culture at Expo City Dubai, said that Expo City Dubai is committed to stimulating action and collaboration to preserve the environment, as part of its vision to be an inclusive, action-oriented community and a hub for climate solutions.
Expo City Dubai and Roots and Shoots have had an amazing positive impact, and our collaboration embodies our shared mission to inspire and empower young people, while providing exciting educational opportunities outside the classroom that enable young people to learn about and participate in environmental activities.
Dr Jane Goodall said: “By working together with like-minded organisations such as Expo City Dubai, we can create sustainable change and greater community engagement, and we aim to engage more students from all backgrounds in the Roots and Shoots programme to have a greater impact on environmental and humanitarian challenges.
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Her commitment extends to educational initiatives like Conservation Asia and has inspired the establishment of sustainability-focused schools, such as the first in Taiwan named after her.

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The Tang Prize Foundation and Jane Goodall International signed a cooperation agreement today (11) to support conservation and education efforts in three countries: Taiwan, Malaysia and India. The first experimental primary school in Asia focusing on conservation and sustainability issues will be opened in Taiwan. Jane Goodall Institute of Taiwan.
2020 Tang Prize Sustainable Development Laureate Dr. Jane Goodall, who was selected as a Tang Prize Laureate last year, began to use the $10 million research grant from the prize to launch sustainable conservation efforts this year. One of the projects is called Conservation Asia, which runs from August 2021 to December 2025.
The Tang Prize Education Foundation hopes to spread the power and spirit of the Tang Prize to promote sustainable development through this collaboration with the Genghuad International Association, and to carry on the Genghuad philosophy: “Human disrespect for nature has caused climate change and biodiversity crisis, and human beings should take responsibility for protecting ecosystems. ”
The main purpose of the Asia Conservation Project is to support conservation and education efforts in Taiwan, Malaysia and India, starting with the establishment of the first experimental primary school in Asia focusing on conservation and sustainability issues in Taiwan, called the Jane Goodall Sustainability Academy.
The second is Project Monyet, which raises awareness about the conservation of primates on the Malaysian peninsula through activities such as workshops and collaborates with scientists to document wildlife species.
Finally, there is the Hope Project in India, which builds a connection between young people and nature through activities such as workshops and nurtures their understanding, awareness and action of nature.
In addition, Conservation Asia will host a Youth Forum each year to help teams work together and share the fruits of their work, produce and deliver impactful and diverse teaching resources and materials to rebuild the lost connection between humanity and nature.
We believe that bringing children closer to nature from a young age will help foster children ’ s ecological literacy and caring for the planet. In addition to establishing a solid foundation in the local area, we are also committed to creating and sharing influential and diverse teaching materials to increase citizen engagement and raise public awareness of the importance of wildlife. Create a vibrant sharing platform through events such as summits, workshops, and more.
She went on to share that Taiwan ’ s first Zhengude Elementary School will guide students to understand the mysteries of nature ’ s operation, allowing children to explore in the learning environment, and cultivate three core principles of knowledge (understanding), compassion (care) and mobility.
Chen Zhenchuan, CEO of the Tang Prize Education Foundation, said that according to United Nations statistics, by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world ’ s population and about 6.4 billion people will live in cities, that is, under the rapid development of science and technology and urbanization, human intensive activities will accelerate the destruction of the earth ’ s ecology and environment and resource depletion, resulting in more green land being turned into an artificial environment. Severe disasters continue to occur, including typhoons and floods, major earthquakes, forest fires, infectious diseases, etc.
Therefore, it is more necessary to solve the problem of habitat fragmentation and maintain biodiversity through environmental and ecological protection education, so as to realize the vision of human beings and nature living side by side.
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△ The Tang Prize Education Foundation and Jane Goodall International concluded the signing ceremony of the Agreement on Conservation in Asia today. (Photo courtesy of Tang Prize Education Foundation)

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Jane Goodall, a renowned ecologist, spoke about how companies can make a real difference in the world.
At its Regional Sustainability Summit, P & G announced progress towards its ambitious 2030 targets.
SINGAPORE, Jan. 27, 2022 / PRNewswire / -- Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) held its 2022 Sustainability Summit for the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMA) region.
Held under the theme “Carrying Hope for Our World, ” the summit explored how businesses, nonprofits, governments and society can work together to make a real difference in the world and make it a better place to live.
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Jane Goodall, renowned ecologist and leading expert on animal behavior, Rob Kaplan, CEO of the Circulate Capital Ocean Fund, as well as Dia Mirza, UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment, came together to discuss the key implications of climate change and ways to address them.
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Jane Goodall believes that corporate interests run counter to those of nonprofits and, in her interview with Mark Pritchard, Brand Manager at P & G, stated that big companies like P & G can play a big positive role in promoting sustainability around the world and encouraging consumers to commit to everyday behaviors that contribute to the environment.
“The extreme concern for annual GDP growth at the expense of our grandchildren ’ s future calls for us to pause and consider what kind of impact we want to have.
It is encouraging to see companies such as P & G adopting sustainability in their operations and collaborating with others in this area.
“It ’ s now necessary to apply new strategies at work and evaluate things differently because all work is connected and each of us can make a difference. ”
During the summit, P & G announced progress in meeting its ambitious 2030 targets regionally. Magsvaran Surangan, P & G ’ s President for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, announced the following achievements:
• In May 2021, P & G pledged to implement 12 reforestation pilot projects within 12 months as part of its “Towards Permanent Forests ” initiative.
Since then, the company has started more than 20 pilot reforestation projects in multiple areas, including the Mangrove Project in Jebel Ali Reserve in the UAE, the Sierra Madre Forest in the Philippines, and the Imbo region in Kenya, as well as other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and Africa, including Uganda, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
• P & G continues to invest in its programs aimed at preserving green spaces, protecting endangered species of flora and fauna, and improving sustainable farming practices.
This includes collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Malaysia and the Emirates Marine Environment Group (EMEG) in the United Arab Emirates to protect the endangered Malay tigers and hawksbill sea turtles.
In addition, P & G established a program to support small palm farmers in Malaysia in 2018, to help improve sustainable farming practices, improve farmers ’ incomes, and improve the living conditions of their families and communities.
• P & G has committed to operating more than 85% of its plants in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region by purchasing electricity from renewable power plants by the end of 2022.
To date, P & G has operated 87% of its plants in this region with renewable energy.
• All P & G plants have successfully achieved a zero waste strategy, and the company has achieved a significant milestone: the opening of a zero waste plant in Dubai, the first zero waste plant in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa.
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Magsvaran Suranjan added: “P & G is fully committed to making a positive impact on the world and contributing to a sustainable future for future generations.
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Standa Vicera, P & G ’ s Sustainability Executive Sponsor for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and Senior Vice President of P & G Japan, said: “We have already made significant progress over the past 10 years to reduce the environmental impact of our operations, and we still have a lot to do.
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Rob Kaplan, CEO of Circulate Capital Ocean Fund, and Dea Mirza, actress, producer and UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment, shared their ideas on promoting sustainable practices.
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Sustainability must be an essential part of corporate strategies and processes in order to make a significant impact.
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Dia Mirza said: “We should focus our efforts on achieving the SDGs, because their adoption and implementation everywhere provides us with a real opportunity to solve some of the biggest problems facing us this decade.
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Her receipt of the Tang Prize in Sustainable Development enabled her to further expand Roots & Shoots, supporting youth-led sustainability projects worldwide.

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▲ Affected by the epidemic, the 4th Tang Prize will be presented online today. (Photo courtesy of Tang Prize Foundation)
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The 4th Tang Prize Presentation Ceremony, originally held last year, was held online today (20th). Eight winners from seven countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, received congratulations and applause from the global audience. Dr. Jane Goodall, winner of the Sustainable Development Award in the United Kingdom, announced that she will donate the prize money to 65 countries to nurture young people ’ s roots and buds. "Plan".
The winners of the 4th Tang Prize in 2020 are located in 7 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Bangladesh, Colombia and Lebanon. Last year ’ s ceremony was postponed to today. The award ceremony was held at the same time, and the winner gave a keynote speech online this morning.
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Chen Zhenchuan, CEO of the Tang Prize Education Foundation, pointed out that in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the original planning activities of the Tang Prize, but Dr. Yin Yanliang, founder of the Tang Prize Education Foundation, has been looking forward to inviting the fourth winners to Taiwan to receive awards and participate in a series of activities. Ceremony.
▼ Chen Zhenchuan, CEO of the Tang Prize Education Foundation.
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Dr. Jane Goodall, winner of the Tang Prize for Sustainable Development, received the award from the British Home Network. In her speech, she pointed out that today ’ s achievements are due to the efforts and companionship of friends, especially the International Jane Goodall Education and Conservation Association. The prize money will be used for the association ’ s programs, especially the Roots and Shoots program, which is run in 65 countries and nurtures young people.
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Jane Goodall’s continuing impact on global conservation over the past decade remains profound and multifaceted, positioning her as a vital advocate in the fight against climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

Her approach emphasizes hope, individual responsibility, and ethical action, underscoring that significant change arises from small, collective efforts worldwide.

Goodall’s leadership through the Jane Goodall Institute and the Roots & Shoots program actively empowers young people to engage in local and global conservation initiatives, fostering a generation of environmentally conscious citizens and stewards.

Goodall maintains a strong presence in international environmental discourse, regularly participating in pivotal forums such as the COP15 biodiversity summit.

There, she insists that humans are inherently connected to and dependent upon healthy ecosystems.

She warns against ecosystem collapse, highlighting the essential need for preserving biodiversity not only to maintain physical life but also to support mental and psychological well-being.

This advocacy extends into partnerships supporting sustainable development in parts of Asia, where the Institute backs educational efforts and wildlife protection projects in countries like Taiwan, Malaysia, and India.

These collaborations demonstrate her ongoing commitment to intertwining conservation goals with broader social development and youth empowerment.

The Roots & Shoots program, founded by Goodall, currently operates in approximately 70 countries and engages hundreds of thousands of young people in community-based projects addressing environmental, animal welfare, and humanitarian concerns.

It fosters ecological literacy and a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of all life.

Importantly, Roots & Shoots emphasizes positive, hopeful action rather than anxiety or guilt, empowering youth to select and implement projects that tangibly improve their local environments.

The program’s broad international reach and youth-led efforts have successfully mobilized communities towards accomplishing goals such as habitat restoration, reforestation, wildlife rescue, and social welfare.

This model of youth engagement serves as a blueprint for instilling lifelong conservation values and practical activism in students.

Jane Goodall’s methodology for civil discourse on environmental issues centers on storytelling that appeals to emotions rather than confrontation.

She deliberately avoids accusatory rhetoric, instead inspiring change by connecting with others on a moral and compassionate level.

This approach has proven effective in influencing diverse audiences, including scientists, corporate leaders, and even climate change skeptics.

Goodall shares anecdotes illustrating how she has persuaded key decision-makers by invoking personal concern, family connections, or shared values rather than through blame or opposition.

Her emphasis on respect and empathy in advocacy is highly relevant for teaching students how to engage in constructive dialogue, navigate disagreement, and collaborate toward shared conservation goals.

Corporate partnerships further highlight Goodall’s ongoing impact on conservation.

Through the Jane Goodall Institute’s collaboration with multinational companies such as Procter & Gamble (P&G), her influence extends into corporate sustainability practices in regions including Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.

P&G’s sustainability efforts, inspired by Roots & Shoots values, encompass reforestation initiatives, adoption of renewable energy, zero waste manufacturing plants, and protection of endangered species.

The company actively supports youth-led environmental projects linked to Roots & Shoots, demonstrating how Goodall’s advocacy has shaped corporate social responsibility practices and scaled conservation impact through business engagement.

In the realm of education and media, Goodall continues to inspire new audiences.

The Apple TV+ children’s series “Jane” brings her life and teachings to a young demographic, encouraging care for endangered species and the environment.

This series, along with her 2021 book, “The Book of Hope,” reinforces her message that optimism and individual action are critical to conservation success.

These educational tools complement Roots & Shoots’ mission by mobilizing youth participation in meaningful projects without fostering environmental anxiety, instead emphasizing stories where dedication has rescued species from near extinction.

In summary, Jane Goodall’s continuing impact on global conservation is marked by her leadership in youth empowerment, international advocacy, non-confrontational civil discourse, effective partnerships, and educational outreach.

Her work remains highly relevant to today’s conservation challenges and provides a clear framework for high school students to grasp the importance of environmental stewardship.

By teaching young people about interconnectedness, positive activism, and respectful dialogue, Goodall’s legacy offers practical lessons for driving change and engaging society collaboratively.

Educators can draw on Goodall’s example to show that conservation is not only a scientific pursuit but a moral and social one, rooted in empathy, hope, and collective responsibility.

Utilizing the Roots & Shoots program and related media, students can be inspired to initiate real-world projects while learning how to communicate about contentious issues with civility and respect.

This integrated understanding equips them to be effective advocates for the planet in the face of complex environmental challenges, fostering a culture of cooperation and lasting positive impact.

Jane Goodall’s continuing impact on global conservation over the past decade remains profound and multifaceted, positioning her as a vital advocate in the fight against climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

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The work of legendary ethnobiologist, conservationist and activist Jane Goodall has already inspired people to care for endangered species and the environment for decades — but the doctor’s latest endeavor continues her work in motivating the next generation.

Apple TV+’s mission-driven children’s series “Jane” harnesses the power of TV, with Emmy-winning creator J.J. Johnson (“Endlings,” “Ghostwriter”) using Goodall’s teachings to motivate kids to take a stand for endangered species and care for the environment. “Jane,” from the Jane Goodall Institute and Johnson’s company Sinking Ship Entertainment, premiered on April 14, with 10 episodes now available on Apple TV+.

“Jane” features eager 9-year-old environmentalist Jane Garcia (Ava Louise Murchison) — who is inspired to help save the planet, following in the footsteps of her role model, Goodall — along with her friends David (Mason Blomberg) and a chimpanzee named Greybeard. Each episode focuses on a different endangered species, such as Apis mellifera (Western honey bee) and Panthera tigris (tiger). Blending live action and CGI — and featuring an epic theme song “One Step Closer” written by Diane Warren, and sung by Leona Lewis — the show depicts the friends taking a stand for the species and the environment, and getting into occasional trouble along the way. The episodes all end with the friends video-chatting with real-life animal experts, particularly highlighting women and people of color.

While Goodall’s years of dedication to great apes research and advocacy have made her a household name in the 21st century, she began her work at age 26 in 1960 studying chimpanzees. She founded the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977, which fosters research, advocacy as well as community-led conservation, and it empowers children — particularly through its youth program Roots and Shoots, which was founded in 1991.

A United Nations Messenger of Peace and a Dame Commander of the British Empire (DBE), Goodall’s research on chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania helped change scientists’ understanding of humans’ relationship to animals. The research continues in Tanzania through the Jane Goodall Institute Gombe Stream Research Center, and it is the world’s longest-running chimpanzee study.

Also a prolific author, Goodall has adult and children’s literary works such as “The Book of Hope,” “In the Shadow of Man” and “Rickie and Henri: A True Story.”

Goodall is no stranger to the screen, however, as the subject of dozens of films including “Chimps, So Like Us,” “Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees” and “Jane Goodall: The Hope” — as well as Brett Morgen’s 2017 Emmy-nominated documentary, also called “Jane.” While Goodall did not create this “Jane” for Apple TV+, her life’s work and teachings inspire the show’s protagonist who idolizes her, and if Goodall had not approved the show’s concept when it was in development, it would not have moved forward.

Goodall, who turned 89 earlier this month, spoke with Variety over Zoom about how she hopes “Jane” inspires the youngest generation, and what she hopes to accomplish next in her career.

How do you hope viewers, especially children, react when they see “Jane”?

I hope that it will encourage them to actually think more about endangered species — to think about the fact that if we’re not careful, many of these species will disappear. I hope it also will encourage young people to join our Roots and Shoots program, which is in 68 countries. It’s about young people choosing projects to help — animals, people and the environment — deciding what they want to do, working out what they can do, rolling up their sleeves and taking action.

So if this Jane Garcia encourages real-life activities, it’ll be great. I hope it will encourage young people to join in the effort to make this a better world, to choose projects that will help to save the environment before it’s too late.

Talk about environmental issues often creates anxiety in children and young adults, but it is still obviously important to learn about — how do you, through this show or beyond, hope to inspire the next generation without causing anxiety?

That’s my entire program Roots and Shoots, it’s all about taking action. If young people get together and work on projects, which is the same sort of thing with Sinking Ship Entertainment, then it’s all about positive change. We need to know that many species are close to extinction, but that we have to stop that from happening. And therefore we have to work together to find out ways of saving the animals that are moving toward extinction. We need to know about the doom and gloom — I talk about it all the time. But at the same time, it’s desperately important to give people hope, especially young people, because, yes, we can make a difference.

So “Jane” shows young people how they can get together and solve the “doom and gloom” effectively?

Yeah, hopefully. The goal is to try and get young people involved and taking action, and stepping on beyond that to do more. It’s young people getting really worried, but then working together with older people who are also wanting to try to save the species. So it’s a complete mixture.

How do we inspire the next generation to create change, without placing blame on children for a situation they didn’t create?

There are major problems and, yes, all sorts of things have led to unfortunate decreases in numbers of endangered species. But the whole emphasis is on working together to create change. Let’s get young people involved, talk about what can be done to make a difference and then, as I say, roll up their sleeves and work out what they can do. And taking action is going to be different with different species. And, basically, I hope that this program will have enough fun in it, as well as understanding the problem, that young people will be pushing toward saving a lot of these animals. Many animals on the very brink of extinction have been given another chance.

What’s an example of a species that was pushed toward extinction, but human intervention reversed the course?

My favorite one is that little black robin that was reduced to just two individuals, one male and one female. That was it. And through some very clever work, there are now about 500 of them. They’re all genetically identical, of course, but they’re being spread into four different islands. So, hopefully, there will be some genetic change so they’re not all identical, since that’s not very healthy. There are many, many stories like that.

What message do you have for people who feel hopeless, or that they alone cannot make a difference?

People have to realize that every single one of us can make a difference. We could just say, “Oh well, I know that animals are becoming extinct. There’s nothing I can do about it.” That’s really going to be the end of us. But if you decide, “I will try and make a difference, I will do something every single day,” then we can make a difference. We can choose what we can do: Some of us can help animals, some of us can help planting trees, some of us can help whatever it is that we care about. And if we all choose projects to make the world better, then it’s going to make a major difference. We don’t all give up and say, “Well, it’s just me, there’s nothing I can do.” If we give up, then the future is not very good, is it? We all have to do our bit to try and persuade other people. We’re in the middle of a pretty bad, dark space. So for young people to join in and feel, “Gosh, if I do this, I will be making the world a better place,” that’s really important.

You’ve done so much in your life and in your career — what else do you look forward to accomplishing?

I want our Roots and Shoots program to be in every school in every country. But I always say, “If you try and aim for the stars, you might reach the moon. If you aim for the moon, you might reach the head of Mount Everest,” for example. So that’s the same for the stars — and at least we can reach the moon and help to protect the various animals and plants that are facing tremendous danger. The young and old alike in different countries need to really, really work hard to save these creatures. We’ve got to do it now.

This interview has been edited and condensed.

Her approach emphasizes hope, individual responsibility, and ethical action, underscoring that significant change arises from small, collective efforts worldwide.

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Content: World-famous for her research with chimpanzees, Jane Goodall now focuses on the human condition

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By Michelle Cohan

In 1960, on the banks of Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania, one young British woman would set out to change what we know about primates forever.

Jane Goodall, in 1960, searching an African forest for chimpanzees.

Jane Goodall defied conventional scientific methods by immersing herself in the jungle, which led to groundbreaking discoveries about chimpanzees; most notably that they use tools, are omnivores and that they are socially complex beings.

More than six decades later, her unorthodox field work – and her conservation efforts – are still celebrated around the world.

Today, the recently-turned 90-year-old’s work looks a little different – taking place mostly indoors, and with a different crowd. Through her program called “Roots & Shoots,” Goodall empowers young people to create change within their communities. And for her, this work is just as significant.

CNN spoke with Goodall recently during a trip to South Africa, where she observed some of the projects local Johannesburg students are heading up as part of Roots & Shoots.

The interview has been edited for length and clarity.

CNN: The younger generation has so much they can learn from elders. Who made an impact on your life?

Goodall: I think it’s really important, this exchange of information from the elders to the youngers. I was really lucky; I had an amazing mother. I was born loving animals, and she supported that love of animals. I was one-and-a-half years old, and she came into my room and she found I’d taken a whole handful of wriggling earthworms into my bed. Most mothers would’ve [said], ‘Oh, throw these dirty things [away].’ She just said, ‘Jane, I think they might die without the Earth, you better take them into the garden.’ And so she nurtured this inherent love I had … in all the insects, the birds, the animals, everybody around me.

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CNN: Roots & Shoots is active in 70 countries, where hundreds of thousands of young people are making an impact within their communities. How did the program come about?

Goodall: When I began Roots & Shoots in Tanzania in 1991, it was because I was meeting young people then who had lost hope. Young people who felt we’d compromised their future. And the reason they’re losing hope, it’s obvious: climate change, loss of biodiversity. I could go on listing, listing, listing … but when they said there was nothing they could do about it, then I thought, ‘No, that’s not true.’

We worked out that Roots & Shoots’ main message [would be that] every individual has a role to play. And that we needed to think holistically in terms of helping the environment, people and animals, because we are all interrelated. That’s where it began.

CNN: What is the most important message to convey to the younger generation?

Goodall: The goal that I have is helping young people understand that there is a window of time [to save the planet]. Unfortunately, today I [still] meet more and more people who are losing hope. So many people feel helpless and hopeless because [they question] what can they can do as an individual.

But what people have to understand is when it’s 2 million, 1 billion, 2 billion, 3 billion, all taking small actions to make the world a better place, that is changing the world. What matters is people understanding that as an individual, what they do makes a difference. Not because it’s just them, but because they are not alone.

CNN: Does climate innovation and technology give you hope?

Goodall: Yeah, I think that if we look around at what’s happening to the planet, we need to grab onto every single thing we can that will help us to move forward out of the disaster that we have created. And if we look at solar energy, if we look at wind energy and the power of tide energy, then these things are good.

The problem has been to get government support. So governments tend to put money into the fossil fuel industry, rather than to support the new emerging technologies that will enable us to live in a more harmonious way with the natural world. If we don’t do that, our future is doomed. And unfortunately, it’s not only our future, but so many of the other animals that so many of us love. We have to take action now.

CNN: What message do you have for the world?

Goodall: A message to the world would be, don’t forget that you as an individual make an impact on the environment every single day. And it’s up to you to choose what sort of impact you make. I think once everybody understands the role that they play, whoever they are, is so desperately important, then we move towards a better world.

Editor’s note: At one of Goodall’s recent presentations in California, 93-year-old movie actor and director Clint Eastwood was in the audience. Asked why he was there, Eastwood said he supported Goodall’s work and added that he was a big fan of 90-year-olds.
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Jane Goodall believes that corporate interests run counter to those of nonprofits and, in her interview with Mark Pritchard, Brand Manager at P & G, stated that big companies like P & G can play a big positive role in promoting sustainability around the world and encouraging consumers to commit to everyday behaviors that contribute to the environment.
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Goodall maintains a strong presence in international environmental discourse, regularly participating in pivotal forums such as the COP15 biodiversity summit.

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Content: Jane Goodall wants University of Wisconsin-Madison students to walk away with one message Sunday: Do not give up hope.

It’s a strategy the world-renowned ethologist and conservationist has found effective in spurring action, even as headlines catastrophizing climate change inundate people with a sense of doom.

“I don't agree with scientists who say the tipping point has already reached the point of no return with climate change and loss of biodiversity,” Goodall told the Cap Times. “We still have a window of time. But if we lose hope, fall into apathy and don't take action, then we're doomed.”

Goodall is best known for her groundbreaking work in the early ‘60s as a primatologist. At 26, she began studying chimpanzees in Tanzania, becoming the first to observe that the animals make and use tools. Now part of the world’s longest-running study of wild chimpanzees, her findings have forever changed scientific understanding of primates and humans’ relationship to them.

Goodall’s legacy also endures through her activism. In 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, a global conservation nonprofit. One of the organization’s programs, Roots & Shoots, educates young people in over 60 countries to work on environmental, conservation and humanitarian issues.

In 2021, Goodall additionally published “The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times,” which details her hope in the world’s ability to make change despite its environmental challenges.

Goodall will speak Sunday at 7 p.m. in UW-Madison’s Memorial Union for the Wisconsin Union’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Tickets for the event sold out among students within 90 minutes, but the public can still register to watch the online livestream.

In a virtual interview with the Cap Times, Goodall spoke from the Edgewater Hotel about climate deniers, how she remains optimistic and what the audience can expect from her on Sunday.

Will you have time to explore Madison this weekend, or will you mostly be working?

It’s all working. Not mostly — all. But the hotel has a lovely view overlooking the lake with all the ice. My life turns out to be work, meeting lovely people and just having an occasional moment to walk in a bit of nature.

What can people expect to learn from you on Sunday?

I hope they take away the message that every single one of them makes a difference every single day of their lives, and they can choose what sort of difference they make. I think that’s the most important message that anybody can have — that they, as an individual, matter and have a role to play.

Your platform revolves around this message of hope. What might be the harm in catastrophizing?

It makes people lose hope. If you’re told that nothing you can do will avert the planet heating up to a point where life is no longer possible and that we’re destroying the ecosystems on which we depend, then why bother doing anything?

The important thing is to realize we still have time, but we have to take action. We have to each do our bit. It may seem small, but billions of small, ethical actions make change.

Much of your work focuses on involving young people within conservation efforts. What inspires you about the attitudes of younger generations toward animals and the environment?

They are much more aware, which isn’t surprising. When I was young, "environmentalism" wasn’t even a word.

Young people are surrounded by doom and gloom. The radio’s full of it, the internet's full of it, the television's full of it, the press is full of it, and so they're much more aware. Fortunately, there are enough people saying it's not too late, and that inspires them and galvanizes them into action.

Do you think those attitudes are much different from older generations?

They are different because older generations either didn't understand what was happening because of ignorance, or they don't want to understand because they want to carry on with business as usual. They want to go on making money in the short term at the expense of future generations.

Sometimes I don’t think they’re thinking like that. I don't think they're deliberately understanding that they're harming the future for their children and grandchildren. But they're simply not thinking in the way that we should be thinking today.

Is it still worth trying to change their minds?

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! How to change the minds of the older people? Through storytelling, not through pointing fingers, not through making people angry, not by telling them they're bad, but by reaching into the heart. I’ll give you one example.

This CEO of a huge international corporation told me he was working to get his company ethical for three reasons. One, because we're using our nature's finite natural resources faster than nature can replenish them. Second, consumer pressure — people are beginning to demand ethically produced products.

But what really tipped the balance, he said, was his little girl of 8. She came back from school one day and said, “Daddy, they're telling me that what you're doing is hurting the planet. That's not true, is it, Daddy? Because it's my planet.” That reached his heart. That's the way you change people.

When did you realize this approach of storytelling could persuade people?

I think it was probably part of my nature. I'm not confrontational. I'm fighting for change, yes, but not by confronting. People must change from within. I don't believe you can change them by hammering them with facts that they don't want to listen to.

When I first went to the medical research labs where the scientists kept chimps in 5-foot by 5-foot cages, it was one of the worst experiences of my life. I came out shaken, trying not to cry. I was taken into a room with the top people from the National Institute of Health in the department of animal experimentation. I realized they were waiting for me to speak.

I said, “I imagine all of you are caring and compassionate people, and maybe feel just as I did about what's going on in there.” When you think of it, that was very clever. They couldn’t admit they weren’t caring and compassionate, could they?

Instead of telling them they were bad people, I showed them pictures of the chimpanzees in the wild, making their nests, playing, lying around. In their minds, they could contrast it with the cages where these very social beings were kept for 30 to 40 years. I know it did get into some of their hearts because they told me so. It made some labs completely change the way that they operated.

When you meet somebody, or a group of people, you may not realize that you've made a difference — but you may have planted seeds that will grow and cause change in some of the hearts.

What mistakes did you make early on in your career that emerging activists and young people can learn from?

I was saved from making mistakes in the early days. Before I went to Africa to study chimps, I was working at London Zoo. The chimps were in terrible conditions. So when I got back from my first stint in Africa, the zoo arranged a press conference. I thought now I could really tell the world how bad the chimps were treated!

I happened to be having dinner that night with a very powerful man that I met in Tanzania, and I told him about my plan with great excitement. There was dead silence. He said, “Do you realize that the head of the London Zoo is Solly Zuckerman, Winston Churchill's wartime adviser? A very, very powerful man. Do you think he's going to take it lying down when you criticize his zoo?”

He said, “Just tell me three things that are the most important to change.” I told him, and within two weeks, they were all done. There was no confrontation. That was a lesson that came just in time for me not to make that mistake.

So it’s about activists getting rid of their own personal egos.

Exactly. What people want is to have their name out there and to say, “I did it. I changed this.” It’s learning to not want to be recognized for change. The main thing is to make the change. Not “me” making the change.

This powerful man obviously didn't want me to say that the chimps were being treated badly. He immediately agreed, but didn’t want it out in the press. Give Solly Zuckerman the credit. That’s fine — as long as it changes.

This is a lesson I talk about with our youth. I tell them not to be confrontational. Your goal: Is it to glorify yourself? To be the champion? Or do you really want change?

What do people still not understand about your work and its relevance today?

Climate change deniers, people who don’t want to make a difference, probably don’t understand. What they really think is hard to tell. But are there really people who deny that climate change is happening? Probably not. When they admit it’s real, they say it’s natural and that it’s not manmade. Do they really believe that? I can’t believe they do — but that’s what they say. They don’t want to lose face, and making people lose face isn’t a good way to make change.

What makes you think they don’t really believe what they’re saying?

Well, I can't think of anybody with any ounce of intelligence could believe it. That's why.

How often do you come across those kinds of people?

Not very often. They tend to avoid me.

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There, she insists that humans are inherently connected to and dependent upon healthy ecosystems.

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Content: Leading conservationist Dr Jane Goodall warns next generation faces a 'bleak future' without action

COP15, the once-in-decade global biodiversity summit, began in Montreal on Wednesday. Ahead of the conference, ITV News spoke to one of the world's most famous and inspiring conservationists, Dr Jane Goodall.

With an estimated one million plant and animal species facing extinction, the scale of the issues being grappled with by nations at COP15 in Montreal could hardly be greater.

Entire ecosystems face collapse if we do not act, so how best to overcome this challenge?

Dr Jane Goodall has spent a lifetime trying to understand, protect and educate others about the natural world. She’s witnessed devastating habitat loss but also examples of where, given time, nature returns.

She paints a dark picture of what happens if politicians fail to rise to the occasion, saying the “price of failure is condemning our children, our children's children, to a very, very bleak and grim future.”

Talking to ITV News in Parliament, where she was marking a significant moment in the campaign to ban trophy hunting, she explains how we need to view nature.

“I would say how important it is to realise that we are actually not separate from the natural world. We are part of it and more than that we depend on it. We depend on it for food, water, everything," she said.

"We depend on healthy ecosystems. An ecosystem is made up of an interrelated mix of animal and plant species living in that ecosystem. And as more and more animals and plants become extinct in that area, so the ecosystem eventually will collapse.”

Decades of witnessing animals, such as primates, up close has forged her understanding of our world. It was notable in a room full of animal welfare campaigners just how quiet it was when she spoke.

In Montreal, the world faces a choice but it’s complicated. Delivering change includes finding a way of maintaining wealth. Making people poorer while saving plants and animals won’t work, but Dr Jane Goodall sees options that will.

She concluded: “We need nature for our own physical and psychological well-being. That's proven again and again. We must not let these ecosystems collapse, we have this window of time, we have the tools, we know how we can do things. But will we?”

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What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

She warns against ecosystem collapse, highlighting the essential need for preserving biodiversity not only to maintain physical life but also to support mental and psychological well-being.

This advocacy extends into partnerships supporting sustainable development in parts of Asia, where the Institute backs educational efforts and wildlife protection projects in countries like Taiwan, Malaysia, and India.

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Asia ’ s first “Jane Goodall Primary School ” to open in Taiwan
Dr. Jane Goodall (Source Taiwan English News)
The Tang Prize Foundation and Jane Goodall International signed a cooperation agreement today (11) to support conservation and education efforts in three countries: Taiwan, Malaysia and India. The first experimental primary school in Asia focusing on conservation and sustainability issues will be opened in Taiwan. Jane Goodall Institute of Taiwan.
2020 Tang Prize Sustainable Development Laureate Dr. Jane Goodall, who was selected as a Tang Prize Laureate last year, began to use the $10 million research grant from the prize to launch sustainable conservation efforts this year. One of the projects is called Conservation Asia, which runs from August 2021 to December 2025.
The Tang Prize Education Foundation hopes to spread the power and spirit of the Tang Prize to promote sustainable development through this collaboration with the Genghuad International Association, and to carry on the Genghuad philosophy: “Human disrespect for nature has caused climate change and biodiversity crisis, and human beings should take responsibility for protecting ecosystems. ”
The main purpose of the Asia Conservation Project is to support conservation and education efforts in Taiwan, Malaysia and India, starting with the establishment of the first experimental primary school in Asia focusing on conservation and sustainability issues in Taiwan, called the Jane Goodall Sustainability Academy.
The second is Project Monyet, which raises awareness about the conservation of primates on the Malaysian peninsula through activities such as workshops and collaborates with scientists to document wildlife species.
Finally, there is the Hope Project in India, which builds a connection between young people and nature through activities such as workshops and nurtures their understanding, awareness and action of nature.
In addition, Conservation Asia will host a Youth Forum each year to help teams work together and share the fruits of their work, produce and deliver impactful and diverse teaching resources and materials to rebuild the lost connection between humanity and nature.
We believe that bringing children closer to nature from a young age will help foster children ’ s ecological literacy and caring for the planet. In addition to establishing a solid foundation in the local area, we are also committed to creating and sharing influential and diverse teaching materials to increase citizen engagement and raise public awareness of the importance of wildlife. Create a vibrant sharing platform through events such as summits, workshops, and more.
She went on to share that Taiwan ’ s first Zhengude Elementary School will guide students to understand the mysteries of nature ’ s operation, allowing children to explore in the learning environment, and cultivate three core principles of knowledge (understanding), compassion (care) and mobility.
Chen Zhenchuan, CEO of the Tang Prize Education Foundation, said that according to United Nations statistics, by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world ’ s population and about 6.4 billion people will live in cities, that is, under the rapid development of science and technology and urbanization, human intensive activities will accelerate the destruction of the earth ’ s ecology and environment and resource depletion, resulting in more green land being turned into an artificial environment. Severe disasters continue to occur, including typhoons and floods, major earthquakes, forest fires, infectious diseases, etc.
Therefore, it is more necessary to solve the problem of habitat fragmentation and maintain biodiversity through environmental and ecological protection education, so as to realize the vision of human beings and nature living side by side.
△ Photo provided by Tang Prize Education Foundation
△ The Tang Prize Education Foundation and Jane Goodall International concluded the signing ceremony of the Agreement on Conservation in Asia today. (Photo courtesy of Tang Prize Education Foundation)

Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

These collaborations demonstrate her ongoing commitment to intertwining conservation goals with broader social development and youth empowerment.

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Content: Transformative women entrepreneurs shaping India’s startup landscape

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As we celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Day, it’s crucial to recognise and applaud the indomitable spirit of women who are not just breaking glass ceilings but reshaping entire industries with their vision, tenacity, and innovation.

As we celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Day, it’s crucial to recognise and applaud the indomitable spirit of women who are not just breaking glass ceilings but reshaping entire industries with their vision, tenacity, and innovation. From the thriving landscapes of wellness and agriculture to the dynamic realms of blogging and sustainable development, these women are making waves and inspiring change. Let’s delve into the incredible journeys of Shreedha Singh, Dhanashree Mandhani, Richa Sharma, and Pihu Jain, who exemplify the limitless possibilities for women in India’s entrepreneurial space.

Shreedha Singh, Co-founder, T.A.C - The Ayurveda Co.

Originating from the village of Karanda near Varanasi, Shreedha Singh’s journey—from earning ₹80 per day at McDonald’s at 14 to becoming an angel investor on Mukesh Ambani’s ‘Indian Angels’—is truly inspirational. Shreedha, the vibrant force behind T.A.C. - The Ayurveda Company and Khadi Essentials, is taking the wellness industry by storm. As a seasoned entrepreneur and a passionate proponent of holistic well-being, she is dedicated to bringing the benefits of the ancient science of Ayurveda to a broader audience. Shreedha’s success story encapsulates the limitless possibilities for women in India’s entrepreneurial space.

Dhanashree Mandhani, Founder & CEO, Salam Kisan

Dhanashree Mandhani is a 21 y/o entrepreneur who has rapidly emerged as a driving force in the Ag-tech industry. With a degree in Finance and Marketing from the esteemed Gies College of Business at UIUC, Dhanashree possesses a solid foundation in business strategy and entrepreneurship. At just 19 years old, Dhanashree founded PRYM Solutions in 2021, where she currently serves as the Founder and CEO of Salam Kisan, an end-to-end Ag-tech platform for farmers. Salam Kisan has garnered attention for its innovative approach to addressing critical challenges faced by farmers. Through the platform, farmers gain access to real-time information, gain market linkage, and optimise their farming practices with precision agriculture, ultimately increasing their productivity and profitability.

Richa Sharma CEO and Co-Founder at happinetz

Growing up in Lucknow, Richa was exposed to a rich culture of literature and writing which was further accelerated by her early adoption of the internet in the city. This led her towards a life of blogging and social media, helping her become one of the most popular bloggers in the country. Wanting to further this movement, she went on to create Blogchatter, India’s most active community of bloggers.As both a parent and a blogger, Richa acknowledges the internet’s polarizing nature, with the potential for both positive and negative impacts. She firmly believes that parents hold the responsibility to shape their children’s digital experiences using appropriate tools and technology. Happinetz, a Safe Internet Playground that emphasizes on guidance rather than surveillance and helping parents trail-blaze the challenges of the digital age for children and self.

Pihu Jain, Head, Girnar Foundation, CSR arm of CarDekho Group

Pihu Jain is the Head of the Girnar Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the CarDekho Group. Under her guidance, Girnar Foundation has positively impacted over 10,000 lives through eco-friendly practices, sustainable urban planning, and green infrastructure initiatives. Pihu has pursued BA from Maharani College, University of Rajasthan. During her academic journey, Psychology emerged as a captivating area of interest for her. With a passion for making a difference, Pihu Jain envisions the foundation’s continued positive impact over the next three years. Her focus is on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 4, 5, 11, and 13, covering gender equality, climate action, sustainable cities, community well-being, and quality education. She also aims to address all 17 SDGs in the near future, recognising the interconnectedness of global challenges and opportunities.

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Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

The Roots & Shoots program, founded by Goodall, currently operates in approximately 70 countries and engages hundreds of thousands of young people in community-based projects addressing environmental, animal welfare, and humanitarian concerns.

It fosters ecological literacy and a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of all life.

Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

Dr. Goodall received the Templeton Prize in 2021 for what reason?

integrating science with spirituality and compassion

What does Dr. Goodall hope the Jane Goodall Barbie doll will encourage?

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

ecological literacy
drive to protect the earth

Importantly, Roots & Shoots emphasizes positive, hopeful action rather than anxiety or guilt, empowering youth to select and implement projects that tangibly improve their local environments.

At the Proctor & Gamble 2022 summit on regional sustainability, what did Dr. Jane Goodall emphasize?

What will decrease anxiety according to Dr. Goodall?

young people working together on conservation projects

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

The program’s broad international reach and youth-led efforts have successfully mobilized communities towards accomplishing goals such as habitat restoration, reforestation, wildlife rescue, and social welfare.

What will decrease anxiety according to Dr. Goodall?

young people working together on conservation projects

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

This model of youth engagement serves as a blueprint for instilling lifelong conservation values and practical activism in students.

Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

ecological literacy
drive to protect the earth

Jane Goodall’s methodology for civil discourse on environmental issues centers on storytelling that appeals to emotions rather than confrontation.

She deliberately avoids accusatory rhetoric, instead inspiring change by connecting with others on a moral and compassionate level.

At the Proctor & Gamble 2022 summit on regional sustainability, what did Dr. Jane Goodall emphasize?

Dr. Goodall received the Templeton Prize in 2021 for what reason?

integrating science with spirituality and compassion

What was Dr. Goodall's approach when she spoke to the scientists at NIH regarding their holding chimps in small cages?

She treated them as caring and compassionate

This approach has proven effective in influencing diverse audiences, including scientists, corporate leaders, and even climate change skeptics.

Goodall shares anecdotes illustrating how she has persuaded key decision-makers by invoking personal concern, family connections, or shared values rather than through blame or opposition.

What was Dr. Goodall's approach when she spoke to the scientists at NIH regarding their holding chimps in small cages?

She treated them as caring and compassionate

Her emphasis on respect and empathy in advocacy is highly relevant for teaching students how to engage in constructive dialogue, navigate disagreement, and collaborate toward shared conservation goals.

What was Dr. Goodall's approach when she spoke to the scientists at NIH regarding their holding chimps in small cages?

She treated them as caring and compassionate

Corporate partnerships further highlight Goodall’s ongoing impact on conservation.

At the Proctor & Gamble 2022 summit on regional sustainability, what did Dr. Jane Goodall emphasize?

Through the Jane Goodall Institute’s collaboration with multinational companies such as Procter & Gamble (P&G), her influence extends into corporate sustainability practices in regions including Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.

P&G’s sustainability efforts, inspired by Roots & Shoots values, encompass reforestation initiatives, adoption of renewable energy, zero waste manufacturing plants, and protection of endangered species.

The company actively supports youth-led environmental projects linked to Roots & Shoots, demonstrating how Goodall’s advocacy has shaped corporate social responsibility practices and scaled conservation impact through business engagement.

At the Proctor & Gamble 2022 summit on regional sustainability, what did Dr. Jane Goodall emphasize?

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

In the realm of education and media, Goodall continues to inspire new audiences.

Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

The Apple TV+ children’s series “Jane” brings her life and teachings to a young demographic, encouraging care for endangered species and the environment.

What difference does Dr. Goodall believe every individual is capable of?

What does Dr. Goodall hope the the Apple TV series "Jane" will do for people?

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

This series, along with her 2021 book, “The Book of Hope,” reinforces her message that optimism and individual action are critical to conservation success.

At the Proctor & Gamble 2022 summit on regional sustainability, what did Dr. Jane Goodall emphasize?

Through what means does Dr. Goodall offer inspiring messages?

What does Dr. Goodall hope the Jane Goodall Barbie doll will encourage?

These educational tools complement Roots & Shoots’ mission by mobilizing youth participation in meaningful projects without fostering environmental anxiety, instead emphasizing stories where dedication has rescued species from near extinction.

At the Proctor & Gamble 2022 summit on regional sustainability, what did Dr. Jane Goodall emphasize?

What will decrease anxiety according to Dr. Goodall?

young people working together on conservation projects

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

In summary, Jane Goodall’s continuing impact on global conservation is marked by her leadership in youth empowerment, international advocacy, non-confrontational civil discourse, effective partnerships, and educational outreach.

Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

Her work remains highly relevant to today’s conservation challenges and provides a clear framework for high school students to grasp the importance of environmental stewardship.

Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

By teaching young people about interconnectedness, positive activism, and respectful dialogue, Goodall’s legacy offers practical lessons for driving change and engaging society collaboratively.

What does Dr. Goodall hope the Jane Goodall Barbie doll will encourage?

Educators can draw on Goodall’s example to show that conservation is not only a scientific pursuit but a moral and social one, rooted in empathy, hope, and collective responsibility.

At the Proctor & Gamble 2022 summit on regional sustainability, what did Dr. Jane Goodall emphasize?

Dr. Goodall received the Templeton Prize in 2021 for what reason?

integrating science with spirituality and compassion

Utilizing the Roots & Shoots program and related media, students can be inspired to initiate real-world projects while learning how to communicate about contentious issues with civility and respect.

This integrated understanding equips them to be effective advocates for the planet in the face of complex environmental challenges, fostering a culture of cooperation and lasting positive impact.

What does Dr. Goodall hope the Jane Goodall Barbie doll will encourage?

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?