Jane Goodall’s continuing impact on global conservation is profound, current, and multifaceted, with her influence extending across advocacy, education, community engagement, scientific research, and policy.

Her work is especially relevant today as the world faces urgent challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and the ethical treatment of animals.

Goodall’s approach is characterized by a message of hope, empowerment, and the belief that individual and collective actions can drive meaningful change .

A central pillar of Goodall’s ongoing legacy is the **Roots & Shoots program**, founded in 1991.

This youth-led initiative operates in over 60 countries, with some reports indicating activity in up to 100 countries, and empowers young people to engage in projects that benefit animals, people, and the environment .

The program’s structure encourages students to identify local issues they care about—ranging from wildlife conservation to community service and sustainability—and to take meaningful, hands-on action.

Roots & Shoots fosters a sense of agency, responsibility, and leadership among youth, helping them develop a deeper connection to their communities and the planet .

The program’s adaptability is a key strength, allowing participants to tailor projects to their specific cultural and ecological contexts.

For example, in South Africa, students have led initiatives that directly address their community’s unique environmental concerns, demonstrating the program’s grassroots effectiveness .

Roots & Shoots also integrates environmental education with social and humanitarian aspects, promoting a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness between environmental and social issues .

The program’s educational framework is designed to combat feelings of hopelessness among young people by showing that individual and collective actions can lead to significant environmental change .

This message of hope is central to Goodall’s philosophy, as she consistently urges young people not to succumb to despair but to recognize the “window of time” still available to make a difference through collective small actions .

Goodall’s **advocacy** is a driving force in global conservation discussions.

At major international summits such as COP15, she has warned of the dire consequences of inaction, stating that without immediate intervention, ecosystems face collapse, threatening future generations .

She emphasizes the interconnectedness of healthy ecosystems, animal welfare, and human well-being, arguing that as more species become extinct, the risk of ecosystem collapse increases .

Her advocacy extends to urging governments and individuals to phase out cruel farming practices, such as caged farming, and to support shifts toward plant-based diets, which benefit both the environment and animal welfare .

**Scientific research** remains a cornerstone of Goodall’s impact.

Her pioneering studies on chimpanzee intelligence and social complexity have fundamentally shifted public perception of animals, highlighting their emotional capacities and complex social structures .

This research has strengthened ethical arguments for conservation and humane treatment of animals, influencing both public attitudes and policy .

The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) continues to collaborate with organizations worldwide to promote wildlife conservation and habitat protection, as seen in recent efforts to rescue and relocate chimpanzees in West Africa, demonstrating the effectiveness of regional conservation networks .

Goodall’s **community-centered conservation** approach is exemplified by projects like TACARE in Tanzania, which promotes sustainable practices among local communities .

This model recognizes the interconnectedness of human well-being and environmental health, fostering stewardship and sustainable livelihoods that benefit both people and biodiversity .

Goodall advocates for sustainable agricultural and wildlife management practices, highlighting how traditional systems can support biodiversity alongside food production .

She also addresses challenges such as local mistrust and fears of land loss, emphasizing the importance of inclusive dialogue and community involvement in conservation strategies .

**Educational outreach and public engagement** are central to Goodall’s strategy for inspiring global audiences, especially youth.

She leverages a variety of platforms, including social media, public speaking tours like the “Reasons for Hope Tour,” and media projects such as the Apple TV+ series “Jane,” which is designed to motivate children to care for endangered species and the environment .

Exhibitions like “Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr.

Jane Goodall” further raise awareness about her scientific and conservation contributions .

Goodall’s message is consistently one of hope and empowerment, encouraging young people to see themselves as active participants in creating solutions rather than passive observers of environmental degradation .

The **role of technology** in Goodall’s conservation initiatives is increasingly significant.

Roots & Shoots participants use digital tools to document projects, share experiences, and collaborate globally, amplifying their impact .

Educational media, such as the Apple TV+ series “Jane,” uses a blend of live action and CGI to engage children and inspire them to take action .

The Jane Goodall Institute employs technology in scientific research, such as non-invasive monitoring of animal welfare, and advocates for renewable energy solutions to combat climate change .

Goodall encourages the integration of new technologies in conservation and urges youth to use social media to spread awareness and mobilize action .

Goodall’s **influence on global conservation policies and legislation** is substantial.

She actively participates in international policy discussions, advocating for laws that reflect ethical treatment of animals and environmental sustainability .

Her work aligns with global initiatives such as the UN’s Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, which seeks to protect at least 30% of the planet by 2030 .

Goodall emphasizes community involvement and indigenous rights in conservation, promoting a more inclusive approach to environmental stewardship .

Her designation as a United Nations Messenger of Peace underscores her global leadership and commitment to promoting peace and sustainability through conservation .

**Ethical wildlife tourism** is another area where Goodall’s impact is evident.

She advocates for responsible tourism practices that respect wildlife and their habitats, promoting models that benefit both local communities and conservation efforts .

The Jane Goodall Institute’s community-centered projects foster local ownership and pride in natural resources, which is essential for the success of ethical wildlife tourism .

Goodall’s influence inspires emerging conservationists worldwide, as seen in the work of leaders like Fanny Cornejo in Peru, who credits Goodall’s documentaries with sparking her interest in primatology and conservation .

Goodall’s **messaging has a transformative effect on youth activism**.

Through Roots & Shoots and her broader influence, she has inspired a new generation of young activists who are increasingly vocal and active on environmental issues .

Her message of hope and empowerment is especially resonant with youth, who are encouraged to see themselves as agents of change .

Goodall’s engagement with popular culture, such as the creation of a Barbie doll in her likeness, aims to inspire young girls to explore nature and conservation, reflecting her commitment to engaging new generations through diverse platforms .

Civil discourse is a key component of Goodall’s approach.

She advocates for respectful discussions on conservation issues, encouraging collaboration across diverse groups to foster understanding and effective activism .

Her public speaking and literary contributions, including “The Book of Hope,” emphasize the importance of hope, ethical choices, and small, everyday actions in conservation efforts .

In sum, Jane Goodall’s continuing impact on global conservation is characterized by her urgent advocacy for ecosystem protection, her empowering educational programs like Roots & Shoots, her pioneering scientific research, her community-based conservation efforts, her influence on policy and ethical tourism, her strategic use of technology, and her transformative effect on youth activism and civil discourse.

Through these avenues, she inspires hope and mobilizes individuals—especially young people worldwide—to actively participate in preserving the planet’s biodiversity and promoting sustainable coexistence [bab

Jane Goodall’s continuing impact on global conservation is profound, current, and multifaceted, with her influence extending across advocacy, education, community engagement, scientific research, and policy.

Jane Goodall’s continuing impact on global conservation is profound, current, and multifaceted, with her influence extending across advocacy, education, community engagement, scientific research, and policy.

Jane Goodall’s continuing impact on global conservation is profound, current, and multifaceted, with her influence extending across advocacy, education, community engagement, scientific research, and policy.

Her work is especially relevant today as the world faces urgent challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and the ethical treatment of animals.

Her work is especially relevant today as the world faces urgent challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and the ethical treatment of animals.

Goodall’s approach is characterized by a message of hope, empowerment, and the belief that individual and collective actions can drive meaningful change .

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Content: Tanzania: Boycott of land use plan puts conversation efforts in danger

By Robert Bociaga, in Kigoma
Posted on Friday, 4 November 2022 16:56

Communities living in proximity of Gombe National Park in Western Tanzania have contested conservation programmes meant to protect endangered chimpanzees, as well as land registration process. This comes amid the growing discontent nationwide over the execution of land policies.

The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), a global conservation organisation that was established following the founder’s research into the lives of the chimpanzees, offered to create a locally managed forest for the dwellers of neighbouring villages in order to stop them from cutting trees at the protected area.

“As chimpanzees require a large home range size and some of the protected areas like Gombe may not provide enough habitat for sustainable chimpanzees conservation, the primates will need to connect to other chimpanzees in the landscape [for genetic diversity] and access suitable habitats outside the park,” says Wilson Elihuruma Kimaro, a biological conservationist at Gombe National Park. “This is why land use planning […] is critical”.

However, the plan was boycotted by some local members of the Waha community, as the participants feared the expansion of the national park and their expulsion without compensation. Despite the deeply rooted fears over the status of their lands, people from the nearby areas were not sufficiently engaged to understand the process.

Growing mistrust

The JGI has been involved in multiple community-centred conservation projects. Since the early 1990s, its TACARE project has encouraged the planting of woodlots to provide a supply of firewood. More recently, a USAID-funded program facilitated the creation of village land-use plans.

During the participatory land use planning meetings, however, worries over whether Gombe National Park would annex more of the area were not sufficiently addressed and as a result, some villagers destroyed the tree samples planted by the JGI, and refused to participate in the land registration process.

The mistrust between the communities and the authorities is also deepened thanks to the persistent issue of the lack of compensation over crops destroyed by wild animals.

Adam Kohoe, a local leader from Bubango village, and the member of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), voluntarily patrols the forest to ward off those cutting trees for charcoal or making furniture. For him, silence from the authorities with regards to this matter has been very puzzling. “In the past, we sent many letters to the park about the intrusions of the monkeys, and wild pigs, but we never received any reply,” he says.

Objectives lost in action

“One of the benefits of the land-use planning process provided by the Tanzania land and forest laws is that it gives an opportunity for villagers to designate an area as the Village Land Forest Reserve during the land-use planning process,” says Kimaro.

However, Masalu Luhula, a land tenure specialist, says “national parks in Tanzania have been expanding in a way that makes communities suspicious [and] if people are not engaged, imposed solution[s] will not work as the solutions must come from people”.

In some ways, the law itself is flawed because the president of Tanzania can always acquire the land

According to him, Tanzania’s Village Land Act of 1999 puts rural communities at the heart of all land-related issues, but in practice, the implementation of the law has often turned out to be cumbersome for the authorities.

The law requires the government to consult the villages through an assembly, but in this case, “the institute communicated mainly with the village leader”, says Eliyas Elmas, a resident of Bubango village. “[…] This provoked the accusations over […] alleged corruption and expansion of the Gombe National Park.”

Luhula argues that in some ways, the law itself is flawed because “the president of Tanzania can always acquire the land, and the community can only demand the compensation, which is against the spirit of democracy”, he says.

The case of forced relocation of Maasai people in the Ngorongoro Province, and also the expansion of Rungwa Game Reserve, where communities were not consulted, have been resonating nationwide. Many hint at the history of injustice regarding land-related issues that has been haunting Tanzania since the colonial times when thousands were expelled to make space for the  creation of various protected areas.

Nevertheless, among the villagers, there are still people trying to protect the forest, appreciating the value of the wildlife. Some of them have even agreed to relocation if compensated, but the communication with the authorities has not been sufficient to dispel their doubts about the plan for the area.

Still, “human population increase is one of the main challenges facing […] conservation [efforts] in Tanzania, [but for] the local communities, forest resources are still the cheapest option for their well-being”, says Kimaro.

The need for national debate

In Tanzania, about 43.7% of the total land area is protected, of which at least 28% of the mainland’s total land area is made up of protected areas (including Game Controlled Areas), while about 15.7% is made up of forest reserves. However, most of the species are found outside of already protected areas, competing with farmers, pastoralists or business people for survival.

For Kimaro, the core issue remains the need to balance conservation and development. “People living close to the parks are living in abject poverty. Addressing their challenges while implementing conservation goals can be very difficult,” he says, adding that an improvement in daily well-being would decrease their dependency on forest products.

The Waha communities near Gombe National Park, who are predominantly farmers, lack good quality infrastructure and do not see themselves as the beneficiaries of conservation. “People move on unpaved roads, classrooms are overcrowded, while hospitals [are not well] equipped,” says Elmas.

To earn a living, many cultivate oil palm trees, a cash crop of growing importance, but the villagers apply an old-fashioned technology of processing the palm oil, which keeps their profits low. This is despite Tanzania’s ambitious plans to end the import of palm oil by 2025.

Assa Makanika, a CCM member and Tanzania’s youngest parliamentarian, comes from Kalinzi, another village near Gombe. He advocated for support for existing palm oil producers near Kigoma, but without success, Nevertheless, he supports plans to expand production of palm oil at home, insisting that “there’s enough un-utilised land available in Tanzania, and the country should develop this sector”.

Luhula, however, sees the problem in the fact that “the same system has been exercised for many years, and there have been no major changes in the land governance”.

People have conflicting interests over land use, and with the increase in population “some sort of national debate might be necessary as the land being generationally transferred is a highly important issue”, he says.

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If you haven’t already heard, we’re thrilled to share the news that Dr Jane Goodall’s coming to Wellington this June!

Dr Goodall is spending the months of May and June touring Australia and New Zealand and is speaking at the Wellington Opera House on Wednesday 12th of June. The journey has been named ‘Dr Jane Goodall’s Reasons for Hope Tour’ in line with her role as the United Nations Messenger of Peace.

Karen Fifield MNZM, our Chief Executive and the President of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, will present as a guest speaker. Those who attend the Wellington event will see Dr Goodall deliver a presentation and lecture followed by an audience Q & A segment and a fireside conversation with Karen Fifield.

Dr Goodall is one of the world’s foremost experts on Chimpanzees. Her studies have been underway since 1960 and she was the first person to make the groundbreaking discovery that humans are not the only species to make and modify tools. To this day, her work remains one of the longest longitudinal studies of any species on earth.

Te Nukauo Wellington Zoo has a long-standing relationship with Dr Goodall. We’ve worked with the Jane Goodall Institute in the past and Dr Goodall has visited the troop of Chimps we care for multiple times.

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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.

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

Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

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

What does Dr. Goodall say about the youth climate movement?

"They're taking action. And they're saying, 'This is our future, and we're going to do something about it.'"

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

Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

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

What does Dr. Goodall say about the youth climate movement?

"They're taking action. And they're saying, 'This is our future, and we're going to do something about it.'"

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

Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

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

What does Dr. Goodall say about the youth climate movement?

"They're taking action. And they're saying, 'This is our future, and we're going to do something about it.'"

A central pillar of Goodall’s ongoing legacy is the **Roots & Shoots program**, founded in 1991.

A central pillar of Goodall’s ongoing legacy is the **Roots & Shoots program**, founded in 1991.

A central pillar of Goodall’s ongoing legacy is the **Roots & Shoots program**, founded in 1991.

This youth-led initiative operates in over 60 countries, with some reports indicating activity in up to 100 countries, and empowers young people to engage in projects that benefit animals, people, and the environment .

The program’s structure encourages students to identify local issues they care about—ranging from wildlife conservation to community service and sustainability—and to take meaningful, hands-on action.

The program’s structure encourages students to identify local issues they care about—ranging from wildlife conservation to community service and sustainability—and to take meaningful, hands-on action.

Roots & Shoots fosters a sense of agency, responsibility, and leadership among youth, helping them develop a deeper connection to their communities and the planet .

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

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

The program’s adaptability is a key strength, allowing participants to tailor projects to their specific cultural and ecological contexts.

The program’s adaptability is a key strength, allowing participants to tailor projects to their specific cultural and ecological contexts.

For example, in South Africa, students have led initiatives that directly address their community’s unique environmental concerns, demonstrating the program’s grassroots effectiveness .

For example, in South Africa, students have led initiatives that directly address their community’s unique environmental concerns, demonstrating the program’s grassroots effectiveness .

For example, in South Africa, students have led initiatives that directly address their community’s unique environmental concerns, demonstrating the program’s grassroots effectiveness .

Roots & Shoots also integrates environmental education with social and humanitarian aspects, promoting a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness between environmental and social issues .

Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

The program’s educational framework is designed to combat feelings of hopelessness among young people by showing that individual and collective actions can lead to significant environmental change .

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

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

What does Dr. Goodall say about the youth climate movement?

"They're taking action. And they're saying, 'This is our future, and we're going to do something about it.'"

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?

Why did Dr. Goodall found Roots & Shoots?

She met young people who felt their future was compromised

This message of hope is central to Goodall’s philosophy, as she consistently urges young people not to succumb to despair but to recognize the “window of time” still available to make a difference through collective small actions .

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

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

What will decrease anxiety according to Dr. Goodall?

young people working together on conservation projects

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

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

What will decrease anxiety according to Dr. Goodall?

young people working together on conservation projects

Goodall’s **advocacy** is a driving force in global conservation discussions.

Goodall’s **advocacy** is a driving force in global conservation discussions.

Goodall’s **advocacy** is a driving force in global conservation discussions.

At major international summits such as COP15, she has warned of the dire consequences of inaction, stating that without immediate intervention, ecosystems face collapse, threatening future generations .

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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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She emphasizes the interconnectedness of healthy ecosystems, animal welfare, and human well-being, arguing that as more species become extinct, the risk of ecosystem collapse increases .

Her advocacy extends to urging governments and individuals to phase out cruel farming practices, such as caged farming, and to support shifts toward plant-based diets, which benefit both the environment and animal welfare .

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Content: Cow-slaughter and man-slaughter are two sides of the same coin — Gandhi

Nietzsche thought that only ‘supermen’ — very talented individuals— mattered. The rest of the common herd, he declared, had ‘the green-meadow gregariousness of bovine mediocrity’.

But did he choose the wrong metaphor?

Cattle aren’t losers. Apart from humans, cows are the world’s most successful large animals; there are more than 1.5 billion of them worldwide — one for every five people. That is no mean feat, especially for creatures whose forebear, the auroch, was rendered extinct in 1627.

"Farm animals feel pleasure and sadness, they are far more intelligent than we ever imagined" according to Jane Goodall. Cattle, in Nietsche-speak, are 'superbeasts’.

Mary Temple Grandin earned the trust of farm animals by entering into their world. An advocate of the humane treatment of livestock, and the author of more than 60 papers, her work revolutionised animal-husbandry. Research on cognition, however, has focused mainly on primates, dogs, and parrots. Scientists have given the mental powers of hoofed animals far less attention, as the authors of a research paper, just published, acknowledge.

Alvaro Caicoya, and colleagues at the University of Barcelona, investigated how ungulates address novel problems and respond to unfamiliar situations. They selected 110 captive animals of 13 species, including goats, giraffes, camels, llamas, wild horses, sheep, and deer. The extent of each individual animal’s integration into its social group and its tendency to avoid new situations, were assessed, as these traits might influence performance during tests.

Each animal was presented with a transparent and opaque cup, containing its favourite food. But, to gain the reward, the cover of the cup had to be removed, using the lips the nose, or both.

‘Neophobia’ — fear of the new — affects some animals more than others. Readiness to approach a strange-looking food-cup varied widely during the experiment. All of the camels examined the cups, whereas only a third of the sheep did so. However, the researchers noted, being timid or cautious did not necessarily indicate an inability to solve problems.

Only 36% of the animals, which tried to open food-cups, succeeded in doing so. Hoofed creatures tend to be social, but the extent of fidelity to their group varies. Some animals remain within their herd or flock at all times. Others, known as ‘fission-fusion associates’, will detach from the flock, and ‘do their own thing’, when it suits them. The experiment showed that those of a fission-fusion disposition were more successful at opening food-cups. The best performers were the camels with an 86% success rate. Goats scored 69%.

Overall, the researchers say, "success was higher for less neophobic and socially less integrated individuals".

There’s an echo of Nietzsche here: he had declared that "the individual has always to struggle to keep abreast of the tribe" and "the fewer friends a person has, the more he has". Abandoning his academic post, the great philosopher spent 10 years wandering in Italy and Switzerland.

Are loners also the innovators among ungulates?

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**Scientific research** remains a cornerstone of Goodall’s impact.

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**Scientific research** remains a cornerstone of Goodall’s impact.

Her pioneering studies on chimpanzee intelligence and social complexity have fundamentally shifted public perception of animals, highlighting their emotional capacities and complex social structures .

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Content: Pastoralism for the planet

A German vet & author highlights the role of Rajasthan’s Raika camel nomads as unlikely warriors for a greener world

Out on a stroll in a Rajasthan village some 30 years ago, Ilse Köhler-Rollefson ran into a caravan of camels grazing on grass. At that instant, the visiting German veterinary scientist knew her life wasn’t going to be the same again. Three decades later, the Raika camel nomads she met on a cold January morning are central to Köhler-Rollefson’s life and work. And, the traditional pastoralists in these camel grazers could hold the key to the future of livestock on the planet.

Köhler-Rollefson arrived in India 32 years ago on a research fellowship on camels. Her destination was Rajasthan where she would go on to study camel herding in the desert state, especially about the Raika nomads found mainly in the Godwar area of Rajasthan in Pali and Sirohi districts. The nomads also live in Bhilwara, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Churu and Bikaner. “I was struck by the intimate relationship between the Raika nomads and their camels which was so different from the one I had encountered as a farm animal vet in Germany,” says Köhler-Rollefson, a speaker at the just-concluded Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF). “I was immediately fascinated, and it was a life-changing experience.”

Born in Germany to academic parents, Köhler-Rollefson grew up in a small village working on a farm and surrounded by horses, cats, dogs and all kinds of other animals. “As a child I could relate better to animals than to people. And for an animal lover, the study of veterinary medicine seemed the right choice,” she says about the beginning of her career that would one day bring her to the deserts of Rajasthan. “After graduation I realised that much of the veterinary profession has been captured by corporate interests, although there are plenty of great veterinarians out there too. My interest was more in preventing animals from becoming sick by creating happy and healthy environments for them than profiting from their diseases.”

“So, I had an identity crisis and looked for a new purpose in life. I temporarily found it in archaeology and worked as an archaeozoologist on excavations in Jordan. That is where I encountered camels and Bedouin culture and was totally blown away because it was such a harmonious relationship between people and animals, one of mutual love and respect. This led me to do my Ph.D on camel domestication and eventually on pastoralists in general.”

The word ‘pastoralists’ would have a greater significance in the work of the veterinary scientist. “Pastoralists are people who have a social relationship with animals. But the important feature is that pastoralists let their animals walk to their feed, rather than bring it to them. They move with their herds through the landscape,” explains Köhler-Rollefson. In today’s industrialised world where livestock has become a highly controversial issue and artificial meat and dairy are being promoted as being more ethical and better for the climate, pastoralism has emerged as an unlikely champion for a greener and healthier world.

“It is true that industrial animal agriculture is a threat to humanity and the planet and cruel to animals. But on the other hand, we need animals in the landscape for planetary functioning, for soil health, for insect life, for biodiversity in general,” says the scientist. “Pastoralists, of which the Raika are just one example, manage to combine these environmental services with food production. And they do this while caring for their animals and treating them as members of the family,” underlines Köhler-Rollefson. “An important point is that the pastoralist systems are entirely solar-powered while industrial livestock production depends heavily on fossil fuels and an assemblage of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, etc. Nature designed plants to be fixed and animals to move. We have reversed that system and now immobilise/stall-feed animals and move plants across continents to feed them. This is not sustainable, but we have been brainwashed by animal scientists to think this is ‘efficient’. “

Once in Rajasthan, the Raika families, who were impressed by the serious nature of the German scientist, asked her for help with treating their camels for an unknown disease that was killing them. She began providing them with veterinary medicines that they could not access themselves. This led her to more research trying to understand the Raika nomads’ situation better by getting data. “This involvement required a kind of institutional structure, so first I set up the League for Pastoral Peoples (www.pastoralpeoples.org), which is a Germany-based advocacy organisation for pastoralists globally, and when we needed a local partner organisation, Hanwant Singh Rathore (who works with the animal husbandry department of the Rajasthan government) set up Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan (www.lpps.org ).” More recently, Rathore and Köhler-Rollefson started Camel Charisma (www.camelcharisma.com), a social enterprise to market cruelty-free camel milk and other natural and eco-friendly products from camels to create income for the Raika families.

Arriving in India three decades ago for a brief research, Köhler-Rollefson never really left Rajasthan, making it her adopted state and Raika herds her new family. There are an estimated 3,000 Raika families living in Rajasthan who depend on camel herding though there are no accurate figures available. “India is choc-a-bloc with traditional pastoralist cultures,” she laughs. Indian pastoralist communities include the Bakkarwal, Gujjar and Gaddi in the Himalayas, the Rebari and Jutt in Gujarat, the Dhangar, and Kuruba on the Deccan Plateau, the Golla in the east, the Toda in Tamil Nadu. Pastoralists are found all over the world—reindeer herders in the Arctic, yak keepers in the Himalayas, alpaca raisers in the Andes, cattle, goat and sheep pastoralists in Africa and South Asia. “The pastoralists actually manage a much bigger area than sedentary farmers—about twice as much. But they have been (made) invisible by colonial and animal science-based thinking which only focuses on stall-feeding animals,” says Köhler-Rollefson, who is concerned about the negative impact of last month’s United Nations draft plan to protect 30% of the world’s land for nature conservation by 2030. “Most of these areas are actually managed by pastoralists, so they definitely need to continue this role and not be evicted,” she says.

At the Jaipur Literature Festival, Köhler-Rollefson spent an entire session talking to its international audience on the importance of pastoralism to the planet. Her decades-long experience on the subject has produced two major books— Camel Karma, a 10-year-long work that documents the unique Raika culture and the pressure it has been subjected to as she saw first-hand in her journey with them, and Hoofprints on the Land, which took another 15 years to write, and presents ‘animal cultures’ as an alternative to the Western ‘animal science’-based approach to livestock production that treats animals like machines. Traditional ‘animal cultures’, she argues, are important for ethical food production, conserving biodiversity, maintaining soil fertility, cooling the climate and even for healthy diets.

Scientists say animal-sourced food from pastoralist systems has a high concentration of phytochemicals which are absent from modern diets, but are now increasingly being recognised as fundamental to human health. The Raika camel nomads want to market camel milk that is believed to be greatly beneficial to people suffering from a wide range of diseases from autism to diabetes and auto-immune diseases. Says Köhler-Rollefson, “Camel milk is currently not being utilised, although the Raika nomads are desperate to find a market. All we need is some investment in decentralised infrastructure—a network of micro-dairies—to collect the milk, save camels, support livelihoods, and make a major impact on public health.”

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Many safari lovers are looking for immersive experiences, and not just chasing the Big 5 animal species.

African countries are seeing a surge in international travel, fueled by luxury safari experiences with repeat visitors. Returning travelers remain excited by the continent’s iconic wildlife. However, they want to mix up their experiences beyond spotting game from the back of a Jeep.

We spoke to a half-dozen operators of multi-day safari tours and safari hospitality brands to find out the latest booking data and guest preferences. We came away with seven emerging trends we expect will shape safari tourism in the year ahead.

1. Increased Spending on Safari Trips

Adventure-booking platform TourRadar said Africa has emerged as a major outbound market for North American and European travelers.

Its 2023 search and booking data showed that trips valued over $3,800 (€3,500) had doubled since 2019, fueled by demand for premium safari experiences. The average trip spend for safaris specifically has increased by 65%, said Aziaz Sheikh, TourRadar Head of Community.

Travelers going on organized adventures to Africa in 2023 had increased by 33%, compared to 2019, with a “huge appetite for safaris.” Travel to Tanzania was up 48% and Kenya was up 22% overall.

“The one thing that is unique for the U.S. as a source market [for safaris] is that Tanzania is the biggest selling destination (32%), and then South Africa (20%), with Kenya a distant third (13%),” said Sheikh. “This differs from the rest of the world, which generally sees a balance between the 3 destinations.”

Philip Rendel, founder of Where It All Began, a Southern Africa travel planning company, said that 2024 bookings have so far seen a more than a 60% increase in spending. Rendel said the average spend for 2023 was around $8,201 (150,000 rand) for two people. For 2024, the company sees $13,668,34 (250,000 rand) per average trip.

Tour operator Backroads said its bookings for active African safaris for 2024 are nearly double this year’s, when the average spend was $5,077.

“When we recently asked our travelers what destination is on their travel bucket list, African safaris were frequently mentioned,” said Tom Hale, founder and CEO of Backroads.

Travel bookings headed into 2024 also showed safari travelers are looking to stay for longer stretches — by an average of at least two days or more.

Rendel noted that average trip durations have extended from 14 to 20 days in the past year: Where It All Began’s forward bookings are showing an increase in repeat customers from 25% in 2023 to 75%.

Andre Van Kets, co-founder of tour planning company Discover Africa, said it has had a wave of pent-up pandemic demand for the past year-and-a-half, with an average spend of $9,600 in 2023. Discover Africa has also noted a shift from 10-day to 14-day trips over the past year.

While the revenge spending might be petering out heading into 2024, according to Van Kets, he expects seasonal booking trends between January and mid-March to maintain pre-pandemic levels as a new wave of repeat customers emerges.

2. Returning for More Immersive Experiences

These return visitors are looking for more involved experiences, with safari itineraries across multiple countries instead of single-country trips, according to Discover Africa Head of Product Murielle Mignot-Vegezzi.

With a repeat booking rate of 18%, the company sees multi-day travel combinations like Namibia and Botswana, with visits to Victoria Falls spread across Zambia and Zimbabwe. Incorporating gorilla tracking in East Africa has also become more popular. Mignot-Vegezzi said improved flight connections among African countries, especially Kenya, and flexibility to take longer travel windows added to the trend.

Pairing different experiences with traditional safari itineraries drove travel to less-visited African countries, said Rendel of Where It All Began.

New destinations are grabbing travelers’ attention, in addition to the safari capitals of Kenya and Tanzania. An example is Zambia, said Rendel, spurred on by activities like canoeing on the Zambezi River.

Similarly, Toronto-headquartered luxury tour operator Kensington Tours sees “revisiting Africa for another safari adventure” as a growing trend with 30% repeat visitors in 2023, and a 9% increase safari trip value.

“Many first-timers, after just a few game drives, become enamored with the safari experience they’ve long dreamed of,” said Andrew Drummond, manager of product at Kensington Tours.

“On subsequent visits, we provide them with deeper, more immersive experiences to extend beyond the usual ‘Big 5’ (rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard) safaris, offering explorations on foot, canoe, boat, and even helicopter to give varied perspectives,” said Drummond.

Kensington’s South Africa itineraries have been adapted to include a city stop in Cape Town and a safari component in Kruger National Park. In Cape Town, guests can take a cable car ride up Table Mountain and a mountain bike ride back down. The trip includes excursions to see Cape Point Peninsula penguins and whale watching before heading to a Kruger bushveld stay at Sabi Sands for tracking the “big five” animal species.

A Namibia multi-day tour combines the desert dunes of Sossusvlei, an ancient rock art experience at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Twyfelfontein, with the more traditional tracking of desert-adapted elephants in the Etosha National Park, added Drummond.

3. More Eco-Conscious Travelers

Singita, a luxury safari hospitality brand, is seeing a safari traveler searching for a vastly different experience from 25 to 30 years ago.

Its guests, mainly from North America — with 61% U.S. travelers and 35% returning visitors for 2023 — have redefined their expectation of luxury as today’s safari traveler is more eco-conscious, stated CEO Jo Bailes.

“The modern safari traveler wants to learn about other cultures and connect with nature and people,” Bailes said. “They want philanthropy, experiences that give back and lead to meaningful travel.”

Guests have also shown more interest in “authentic sustainability credentials like solar energy, food waste, plastic usage, water saving, ethical food sourcing, and local employment,” Bailes said

Discover Africa guests also prefer activities that allow them to contribute to conservation efforts, engage in cultural exchanges, and participate more meaningfully beyond typical safari tours, added Mignot-Vegezzi.

This has led to the development of “positive impact” or “impact safaris” that are either community-driven or conservation-driven through curated interactions with scientists, said Mignot-Vegezzi. Some of Discover Africa’s preferred partners for these types of impact safaris include Asilia Africa’s Usangu Expedition Camp in Tanzania and African Bush Camps and Sabi-Sabi in Southern Africa.

4. Multi-Generational Private Group Travel

Discover Africa founder Van Ketz said they’ve seen more inquiries for families traveling together, including grandparents, aunts, and cousins. He added that this multi-gen travel trend drove a shift in accommodation offerings at luxury lodges to cater to larger groups with manor homes, villas, and family camps instead of traditional 2-bedroom stays.

Singita has also seen high demand for family bookings or groups of friends to have “unfiltered time and space to spend time connecting,” said Bailes.

“Singita’s villas and camps are grounded in the spirit of togetherness,” said Bailes. “Luxury has become synonymous with privacy, personalization, and the space to create meaningful experiences that foster connection.”

5. Amenities Become Secondary

Travelers, especially the more affluent, are increasingly prioritizing unique safari experiences over traditional luxury amenities and facilities.

“There’s far less interest in the features of luxury safari lodges like spas, star beds, and the standard of food and wine than there has been in recent years,” Rendel said.

Guests to Singita have also looked to quality over quantity, said Bailes, with the hospitality stay becoming secondary to the experience. Singita has looked to integrate conscious travel elements into every aspect of its guest’s journey, “amplifying what matters most with less opulence and more honesty.”

6. Getting Guests Off the Safari Vehicle

Finch Hattons, a luxury tented camp in West Kenya, said its guests are also looking to get off the safari vehicle to make a deeper connection with the surrounding Tsavo West National Park.

Hiking through the cloud rainforest in the Chyulu Hills, exploring the Shetani Lava Flow, and practicing yoga in the Chyulu bushveld are part of a “healing journey with a Kenyan influence” offered by the luxury camp, said Finch Hattons’ Director Leena Gehlot.

Where it All Began’s Rendel added that while safaris are often associated with quintessential Jeep excursions to explore game reserves and get up close to the wildlife, there’s an increasing desire for safaris with different transport forms.

“Horseback riding and walking safari inquiries have increased,” said Rendel.

7. Local History and Culture Matter

Valuing local guides with deep knowledge of native culture, landscapes, and wildlife is another growing trend, said Where It All Began’s Rendel. In a way, some guides are developing their own personal brands.

“Travelers are showing an increased desire to know exactly who their guides are on safari experiences, especially when it comes to learning what their particular expertise is alongside where they were born and raised,” said Rendel.

“Bookings are increasing for these itineraries that balance wildlife, culture, and history, as opposed to those that just solely focus on wildlife experiences,” said Rendel.

Finch Hattons recently marked its 30th anniversary by opening a community-focused culinary school. It provides training and employment opportunities for local youth while offering meaningful engagement and cultural exchange for both the community and its guests.

“There is a notable desire among travelers, but many seek more than just a safari,” said Finch Hattons’ Gehlot. “We’ve moved from merely observing wildlife to actively safeguarding it. Our guests crave an experience with a deeper understanding of culture and self. It’s about gaining new perspectives.”

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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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Fall Preview: Museums bring Noah’s Ark, ‘Star Trek’ and Jane Goodall to L.A.

Our critic Christopher Knight is pulling together picks for fall’s promising art shows, so here we’re focusing on other museum stuff: social history, children’s fun, movies and science exhibitions worth plotting on your radar.

Aug 28-Feb. 20

‘Miné Okubo’s Masterpiece: The Art of Citizen 13660'

Yes, graphic art is art. But for many, the draw here is history: Illustrations from Okubo’s groundbreaking 1946 graphic memoir depict the conditions that she and her fellow Japanese Americans endured in a government-run incarceration center during World War II. Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Ave., Little Tokyo, downtown L.A. Open Tuesdays-Sundays. $7, $16; reservations recommended, walk-ups available. (213) 625-0414. janm.org

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Sept. 9

Noah’s Ark

It’s back! The Skirball Cultural Center’s beloved children’s play area is reopening from pandemic closure with some precautions in place: Fewer visitors will be allowed in the gallery, air filtration has been upgraded and sanitizing wipes will be placed throughout the space. Timed-entry reservations only; no walk-ups. Reservations for September opened at 10 a.m. Thursday. New tickets will be released Sept. 23 and Oct. 21. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. Closed Monday. $7-$12; admission is free for everyone on Thursdays and for children younger than 2 every day. (310) 440-4500. skirball.org

Sept. 30

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Are you ready for the house of Oscar? The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ much-anticipated museum is set to open at long last, with gallery after gallery of memorable scenes, costumes and props weaving together the history of movies. Times staff who have gotten a sneak peek say the place has the makings of a hit. Look for a deep dive into the museum early next month, when we roll out our coverage online and publish a special print section devoted to Hollywood’s newest landmark. Until then, mark the calendar for what looks to be fall’s hot ticket. 6067 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Open daily. $15-$25; children 17 and younger are free. (323) 930-3000, academymuseum.org

Oct. 7-Feb. 20

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‘Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds’

Beam on up to Brentwood for this special exhibit featuring props, models and costumes from the long-running science-fiction franchise. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. Closed Mondays. $7-$12; admission is free for everyone on Thursdays and for children younger than 2 every day; advanced timed-entry tickets required. (310) 440-4500. skirball.org

Nov. 5-June 19

“Patriotism in Conflict: Fighting for Country and Comunidad”

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The Chicano Moratorium, in which tens of thousands of Mexican American citizen-activists took to the streets of East L.A. in August 1970 to protest the Vietnam War and its impact on their communities, is revisited in this exhibition featuring archival photographs, videos, printed materials and ephemera. LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N. Main St., downtown L.A. Closed Tuesdays. Free; reservations recommended. (213) 542-6200. lapca.org

Opens Nov. 7

‘Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall’

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This new multimedia exhibit charts the life and career of the world-famous primatologist and activist. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd., Exposition Park, L.A. Closed Tuesdays. $8-$17; kids 2 and younger, free; reservations recommended; walk-ups welcome. nhm.org

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She also addresses challenges such as local mistrust and fears of land loss, emphasizing the importance of inclusive dialogue and community involvement in conservation strategies .

**Educational outreach and public engagement** are central to Goodall’s strategy for inspiring global audiences, especially youth.

**Educational outreach and public engagement** are central to Goodall’s strategy for inspiring global audiences, especially youth.

**Educational outreach and public engagement** are central to Goodall’s strategy for inspiring global audiences, especially youth.

She leverages a variety of platforms, including social media, public speaking tours like the “Reasons for Hope Tour,” and media projects such as the Apple TV+ series “Jane,” which is designed to motivate children to care for endangered species and the environment .

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Content: LOCAL LIFE: Rescue initiation session this Saturday, March 4 at Galion | FAXINFO

As announced in our edition yesterday, nine lifeguards are each organizing a day of aquatic activities as part of their training for the Professional Certificate for Youth, Popular Education and Sport, Activities Aquatics and Swimming. Here is the first project, signed Léa Rochery.

To validate two of the four creditable units of the Professional Certificate of Youth, Popular Education and Sport, Aquatic Activities and Swimming which aim to supervise all public during the implementation of an animation designed by each candidate .e, Léa has chosen to propose a rescue initiation project.

Learning computer tools being part of the specifications for the first two modules, the organizer of the event produced a flyer illustrating her project. This afternoon of discovery of first aid in the aquatic environment is aimed at children and teenagers aged 10 to 17 and will take place on the Galion beach from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m. In order to give a civic dimension to the rescue by making Saint-Martin youth aware of the reflexes to have in an emergency situation, Léa Rochery will welcome around thirty children from different sports clubs and associations in the area, children who already know how to swim. If registrations are already closed, the public is cordially invited to attend the day, the program of which will be divided into four stages with, as a sporting introduction, a rescue paddle race, essential equipment for beach surveillance whose stable and robust board is easily maneuverable in waves for quick rescue. Then move on to an exercise in the technique of towing a person in distress in the water. After the physical efforts and the discovery of the rescue equipment, Léa Rochery will move on to the educational phase with the lifesaving numbers, namely the emergency numbers to remember in the event of a problem in order to alert the emergency services as soon as possible. time limit. To end the pilot day, the thirty or so children will be made aware of biodiversity, environmental protection being a topical issue that it is particularly important to pass on to the new generation. Thanks to the association Tous à l'Ô, the National Nature Reserve of Saint-Martin, the Collectivity, the Conservatoire du Littoral and the Resource Center of Expertise and Sports Performance Antilles Guyane, Léa will be able to carry out her project of initiation to rescue in peace, actively participating in making Saint-Martin youth more responsible in terms of citizenship. Good luck to her ! _Vx

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Content: Monday, April 3, 2023

WATCH: Improving animal welfare important to sustainable food production, says EU commissioner

European Commissioner Stella Kyriakides said ‘better animal welfare improves animal health and food quality, reduces the need for medication and can help biodiversity’. Picture: analogicus/Pixabay

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Improving animal welfare is essential to achieve sustainable EU food production, European Commissioner Stella Kyriakides says.

She was delivering the keynote address at a Brussels conference organised by Compassion in World Farming on March 28.

The event, Overhauling EU Farm Animal Welfare and held at the Residence Palace in Brussels, was organised to highlight the urgent need to strengthen farm animal protection laws as part of the EU’s legislative review.

It provided a forum for discussion regarding the need to align EU laws with the latest science and move away from the cruel practices, such as the use of cages, that are prevalent in animal agriculture.

Kyriakides said “better animal welfare improves animal health and food quality, reduces the need for medication and can help biodiversity. And this is why improving animal welfare is so very important to sustainable food production”.

The event included panel discussions with representatives of the governments of Sweden, Austria and Belgium, as well as from the European Food Safety Agency.

The event also included a video message from Dr Jane Goodall DBE, the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a UN Messenger of Peace, who said: “It’s really important that the EU should formulate a proposal that takes into account our new understanding of the true nature of farmed animals. Caged farming, mutilations such as debeaking and detailing and force-feeding, at least should be phased out.

“Fortunately, more and more people are aware and increasingly concerned about the cruelty that goes on out of sight and they are moving towards a healthy plant-based diet. And this trend, along with new regulations for the welfare of farmed animals, will benefit small family farms, the environment and, most importantly, will mitigate the suffering of billions of animal beings throughout the EU.”

Philip Lymbery, the global CEO of Compassion in World Farming, said: “The time is now for decisive action to move away from industrial farming, centred on cages, that threatens to bring us all down. The time is right to ensure that animals are not only free from suffering but given the chance to experience the joy of life.

“Ending the Cage Age is not only about doing the right thing but an essential step in saving the day for all of us. With the clock ticking, it is no longer a case of can we afford to ban cages, it is a case of, we cannot afford not to. Let’s move forward together, urgently, determinedly and with great timeliness, to end the cage age and bring about a brighter, more compassionate future for all of us.

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

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

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

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Jane Goodall” further raise awareness about her scientific and conservation contributions .

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"They're taking action. And they're saying, 'This is our future, and we're going to do something about it.'"

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The **role of technology** in Goodall’s conservation initiatives is increasingly significant.

The **role of technology** in Goodall’s conservation initiatives is increasingly significant.

The **role of technology** in Goodall’s conservation initiatives is increasingly significant.

Roots & Shoots participants use digital tools to document projects, share experiences, and collaborate globally, amplifying their impact .

Educational media, such as the Apple TV+ series “Jane,” uses a blend of live action and CGI to engage children and inspire them to take action .

Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

The Jane Goodall Institute employs technology in scientific research, such as non-invasive monitoring of animal welfare, and advocates for renewable energy solutions to combat climate change .

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Content: GB News' Eamonn Holmes shares 'biggest regret' as he opens up on 'unconditional love'

Eamonn Holmes has shared how he aspires to be the kind of man that his and wife Ruth Langsford's adopted dog believes he is.

Eamonn Holmes has shared his biggest regret (Image: ITV)

GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes made the admission that his biggest regret is not becoming a vegetarian. The 64-year-old is a huge animal lover, who dotes on his adopted dog Maggie, and wishes he could get to the point of avoiding meat products altogether as part of his commitment to ending animal cruelty.

Speaking on Saturday Night With Hayley Palmer, he leant across the table to confide in his host: "I do have a big regret, and it's a worry with me - that I'm not a vegetarian." He continued: "I think it's because we've all lost the connection to where meat comes from.

"We go to the supermarket and get sausages, we think they come from a packet. We don't realise they come from pigs or cows, we don't realise what goes on. I would like to aspire to become vegetarian, certainly!"

He went on to reveal how much he appreciates the love he receives from his rescue dog, telling Hayley: " I have never experienced affection like it - unconditional love." He and wife Ruth Langsford adopted the cute canine - a Collie cross - almost 14 years ago, and she has brought enormous happiness to their household.

"No human can ever offer you what a dog can offer you," Eamonn declared, adding: "I hope I become the person my dog thinks I am!" He supports Dogs Trust, the charity that provided the couple with Maggie, and he even co-hosted a charitable event in 2022 which helps to rescue and rehome dogs who have been trapped in "the most horrific circumstances".

Eamonn Holmes with his beloved rescue dog Maggie (Image: INSTAGRAM)

Some were being bred to sell in Asian markets, where they faced an almost certain death - and over the years, Eamonn has been passionate about removing animals from situations of suffering.

With disgust, he exclaimed: "If you cannot be good and kind to an animal, what is your purpose in life?

"I think we all would be much better people if we just learnt how to evolve our relationship with how to speak, how to be kind, how to communicate, how to cooperate with animals."

Eamonn added: "How much would you love to have a conversation with your dog?", only for host Hayley to admit she already does.

Eamonn Holmes adopted Maggie in 2011 (Image: INSTAGRAM)

He made the surprise revelation that he's become close pals with famous primatologist Jane Goodall, whose job is to "talk the language chimpanzees talk", having followed their social interactions for several decades.

"It's a sin that we're not taught to spend more time to understand animals," Eamonn exclaimed.

He's been through some tough times with his health and mobility recently, which reduced wife Ruth to tears as she recalled his struggles, but their pet dog has been his constant companion throughout.

To check out the full interview with Eamonn, click here.

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Goodall encourages the integration of new technologies in conservation and urges youth to use social media to spread awareness and mobilize action .

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

Goodall’s **influence on global conservation policies and legislation** is substantial.

Goodall’s **influence on global conservation policies and legislation** is substantial.

Goodall’s **influence on global conservation policies and legislation** is substantial.

She actively participates in international policy discussions, advocating for laws that reflect ethical treatment of animals and environmental sustainability .

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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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Content: Africa: Even As IUCN Congress Closes, Conservation Debate Hots Up

15 September 2021

Marseille, France — One of the most hotly debated issues at the recently concluded IUCN Congress in Marseilles was about designating 30 percent of the planet's land and water surface as protected areas by 2030.

This so-called '30X30' debate is expected to escalate at the UN biodiversity conference in China next April. Indigenous People groups say the conservation has to recognise their rights to land, territories, coastal seas, and natural resources. Some activists argue that 'fortress conservation' was nothing but colonialism in another guise.

The world's failure to achieve any of the global goals to protect, conserve and restore nature by 2020 has been sobering. In Kunming, China, 190 governments will gather in April 2022 after a virtual format in October this year, to finalise the UN Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.

The draft Framework released this July aims to establish a 'world living in harmony with nature' by 2050 by protecting at least 30 percent of the planet and placing at least 20 percent under restoration by 2030.

The Marseille Manifesto, the outcome statement from the World Conservation Congress in Marseille from September 4 -10, 2021, gives higher visibility to indigenous people by "committing to an ambitious, interconnected and effective, site-based conservation network that represents all areas of importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services is crucial. Such a network must recognise the roles and custodianship of indigenous people and local communities."

"The Congress implores governments to set ambitious protected areas and other area-based conservation measure targets by calling at least 30% of the planet to be protected by 2030. The targets must be based on the latest science and include rights - including Free Prior Informed Consent - as set out in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. IUCN must boost the agency of indigenous people and local communities," the manifesto further urges.

IUCN's membership currently stands at 1 500 and includes 91 States, 212 governmental agencies, 1 213 NGOs, 23 Indigenous Peoples' organisations and 52 affiliate members.

The indigenous people (IP) demand foremost of all "the secure recognition and respect for collective indigenous rights and governance of lands, territories, waters, coastal seas and natural resources."

Strong demand for this came from IUCN's indigenous people's organisation members spanning six continents who banded together, developed the 'global indigenous agenda' and presented at their own summit - the first-ever event of its kind at any IUCN World Conservation Congress.

They aimed to unite the voices of indigenous peoples from around the world to raise awareness that 'enhanced measures' are required to protect the rights of indigenous peoples and their roles as stewards of nature.

Other activists take a more hard-line stand.

"The 30×30 plan is nothing but a massive land grab," Sophie Grig, senior research and advocacy officer Survival International told IPS over the phone from the non-profit's London headquarters.

"It's no more than a sound bite, green lies. History has shown that promises are made but gradually, living for forest dwellers is made impossible till they are finally evicted from their generational homes of centuries. They are evicted for what? For animals and tourists. We see no real signs that this is going to change."

Survival International and other activist entities organised the "Our Land Our Nature" congress a day before the IUCN congress began. They called for conservation to be 'decolonised'.

"Fortress conservation violates human rights and fails to protect nature. The devastating impacts of fortress conservation on Indigenous Peoples, local communities, peasants, rural women, and rural youth has generated limited gains for nature," said David R Boyd, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment, in an August policy brief just before the IUCN Congress.

Ending the current biodiversity crisis will require a "transformative approach" to what conservation entails, who qualifies as a conservationist, and how conservation efforts are designed and implemented," Boyd further said.

Studies have shown that indigenous peoples, who comprise just 5% of the world's population, contribute significantly to its environmental diversity as more than 80 % of the world's remaining biodiversity is found within their lands.

The debate on the issue was going global. In an online forum coinciding but separate from the IUCN indigenous people's summit, indigenous women, many from Southeast Asia, emphasised that it is "not enough for outsiders to merely observe indigenous practices and then attempt to reapply them in other contexts."

Native voices need to be at the "centre of the conversation, not consigned to the margins."

Traditional ecological knowledge is not just a theoretical concept. It is a "native science", an applied knowledge amassed by indigenous people over thousands of years and most effective to address climate change and biodiversity challenges because it is based on the acceptance that "all living organisms are interdependent," they said.

The indigenous people's Agenda at Marseille also calls upon the global community - from states to the private sector, NGO conservation community, conservation finance and academia - to engage in specific joint efforts with them, such as "co-designing initiatives and collaborating on investment opportunities."

"Our global goals to protect the earth and conserve biodiversity cannot succeed without the leadership, support and partnership of Indigenous Peoples," said Bruno Oberle, IUCN Director General at the start of the Congress.

"So will the investment in this doubling of conservation areas, or at least some of the monies, go directly to indigenous people?" asked protestors at the 'decolonise conservation' Congress.

"Not likely," Survival's Grig said, "Fortress conservation is the racist and colonial model of conservation promoted by governments, corporations and big conservation NGOs."

"The 30X30 plan sounds like a simple and painless process, but it is not so for indigenous communities. It's simply a plan that enables you in the global north to continue burning fossil fuel and consuming unsustainably," Grig added.

The indigenous people were clear in their demands. Their Agenda and Action Plan demands: "As Indigenous Peoples around the world, we call for an equitable environment for the recognition of Indigenous Peoples to thrive as leaders, innovators and key contributors to nature conservation."

It remains to be seen to what extent words and promises of international policy and funding bodies translate into action on this contentious and critical issue in 2022.

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

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

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

Her work aligns with global initiatives such as the UN’s Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, which seeks to protect at least 30% of the planet by 2030 .

Goodall emphasizes community involvement and indigenous rights in conservation, promoting a more inclusive approach to environmental stewardship .

Her designation as a United Nations Messenger of Peace underscores her global leadership and commitment to promoting peace and sustainability through conservation .

In addition to founding the Jane Goodall Institute, what other role has Dr. Goodall earned?

**Ethical wildlife tourism** is another area where Goodall’s impact is evident.

**Ethical wildlife tourism** is another area where Goodall’s impact is evident.

She advocates for responsible tourism practices that respect wildlife and their habitats, promoting models that benefit both local communities and conservation efforts .

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Content: Social, political disparities in biodiversity data can impact global conservation efforts and investment decisions, study says

Published 11:56 on January 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:56 on January 12, 2024  / Mulumba Agaba /  Biodiversity, International

Social and political disparities in biodiversity data may significantly impact global conservation efforts and investments in biodiversity-related initiatives worth billions of dollars, researchers said in a recent paper published in the journal Science.

Social and political disparities in biodiversity data may significantly impact global conservation efforts and investments in biodiversity-related initiatives worth billions of dollars, researchers said in a recent paper published in the journal Science.

The paper, authored by a team of researchers led by Melissa Chapman from the University of California, argued that these biases present in global biodiversity data could undermine global conservation efforts.

Data, which have gained substantial influence in shaping conservation policies and major investments, are not immune to the socio-political legacies that have shaped human societies, the researchers said.

Additionally, while these biases were previously overlooked when biodiversity data primarily informed academic research and theoretical conservation priorities, they have become a critical concern given their substantial impact on contemporary biodiversity policies, the paper says.

“Without directly addressing and correcting for social and political disparities in data, the conservation community will likely fall into the same traps that other domains do – entrenching the inequities of the past and present in future decision-making through data,” it said.

Impacts could extend to the fairness and success of international biodiversity offset markets and investments, potentially leading to unequal outcomes, according to the study.

Initiatives such as the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), a repository of global species observations, with the aim of providing comprehensive biodiversity data to support various initiatives, including invasive species control and conservation investment decisions are not immune to biases. According to the study, a closer inspection of the GBIF showed that these data are not the impartial scientific resource many believe it to be.

“Even at first glance, GBIF data do not reflect latitudinal gradients of biodiversity, but more closely trace macroeconomic patterns,” the paper noted.

As well, the study warned that as biodiversity data and models continue to get increasingly better, that might not solve all problems.

“Although new monitoring technologies continue collecting information about global biodiversity and its degradation at finer resolutions and with a broader scope,” technological advancements in biodiversity data collection, such as participatory science programmes and AI-supported sensors, have not necessarily corrected these biodiversity data biases, it said.

A deeper understanding of the complex social infrastructure that influences data collection and decision-making processes is required as the world moves toward trying to meet the goals of the Global Biodiversity Framework, the study said.

By Mulumba Agaba – mulumba@carbon-pulse.com

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

The Jane Goodall Institute’s community-centered projects foster local ownership and pride in natural resources, which is essential for the success of ethical wildlife tourism .

Goodall’s influence inspires emerging conservationists worldwide, as seen in the work of leaders like Fanny Cornejo in Peru, who credits Goodall’s documentaries with sparking her interest in primatology and conservation .

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Content: Hogsett faces 'real competition' in Shackleford as Indianapolis mayoral primaries heat up

Indianapolis Zoological Society names winner of inaugural Emerging Conservationist Award

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Fanny Cornejo, the leader of an organization working to develop healthy ecosystems for the rare yellow-tailed wooly monkey and other wildlife in Peru, is the winner of the inaugural Inaugural Emerging Conservationist Award, Indianapolis Prize officials announced Tuesday.

The new award recognizes and supports the work of an early career conservationist.

Cornejo, a Peruvian primatologist and anthropologist, was honored for the research and conservation work done by her organization Yunkawasi.

“It has been overwhelming, humbling and exciting to be selected,” Cornejo said. “There are a lot of different feelings for me; this is not only an award for me, it’s for my team.”

The award, supported by the Kobe Foundation, will include $50,000 for Cornejo to continue her efforts working as executive director at Yunkawasi to help endangered species and engage more than rural and indigenous communities to protect and sustainably manage habitat.

“Fanny is leading the next generation of conservationists to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world,” Rob Shumaker, president and CEO of the Indianapolis Zoological Society said in a statement. “The depth of accomplishments set her apart from the other nominees. I can’t wait to see the impact of her career in conservation.”

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Who is Fanny Cornejo?

Cornejo dreamed of working with chimps as a child in Peru while watching Jane Goodall documentaries. When she began as a biology major at Stony Brook University, her focus was initially on the Human Genome Project, but that quickly shifted when she discovered just how diverse Peru’s ecosystems were.

“There were still so many new species to describe, new species of monkeys out there,” Cornejo said, recalling her decision to refocus her major. “Peru is a dream place, it’s amazing but a little sad there is still so much to do. So, I shifted focus onto the wildlife of Peru and the Amazon and Andes.”

Professor Patricia Wright, who won the Indianapolis Prize in in 2014, mentors Cornejo at Stony Brook and in a statement called her an excellent scholar.

“She is a dynamic leader, a person who works with governments as well as local farmers,” Wright said. “She inspired the (Peruvian) government to mint a coin in honor of the critically endangered species she studies.”

Cornejo’s shift of focus enabled her to make a trip to visit river communities in the Amazon where she began to realize the important dynamics of balancing a biodiversity with how people can subsist entirely on their environment.

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She quickly realized the largest animal endemic to Peru was the yellow-tail wooly monkey, which was nearly forgotten before being rediscovered in the 1980s.

“It’s the largest animal and probably critically endangered,” Cornejo said. “It lives in the most disturbed ecosystem in Peru: the tropical Andes.”

Slash-and-burn agriculture techniques and poorly planned infrastructure have created a slowly vanishing habitat. Providing support to communities and attention to this at-risk habitat is now a major focus of Yunkawasi.

What are Cornejo’s achievements?

Cornejo and first project with Yunkawasi was assisting a community in the tropical Andes by providing support for sustainable management and conservation initiatives.

“For a local community to set aside 20% of its territory for conservation, that means that development activities need to be reduced, economic activities need to be reduced. It means economies need to be transformed as well and options need to be presented to them,” she said. “We look at how to transform economies.”

These transformations to provide healthy ecosystems for primates and other wildlife are intuitively understood by communities and local governments, Cornejo said, but finding seed money for these projects can be challenging.

It can be easy to talk about how they can help communities, but what is most satisfying to Cornejo is Yunkawasi’s ability to give communities the tools and leadership to continue conservation initiatives as her organization hands over the reins.

“Success is when we can step away and the conservation initiative can keep going,” Cornejo said. “They are the stakeholders, and it can be 30 or 50 families that are extremely committed to the initiative.”

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As Cornejo completes her doctorate, her ambitions grow. She is working on a nationwide campaign to make sure every Peruvian knows about the yellow-tail wooly monkey.

“I want them to know there is a species that may go extinct in our lifetime,” Cornejo said. “I want every Peruvian, by the next three months, to be sick of hearing about it because it is everywhere.”

Winning the inaugural Emerging Conservationist prize through the Indianapolis Prize will help Cornejo and Yunkawasi to scale up and show the world they can make it happen, she said.

“This is fantastic that all of these efforts and sacrifices are recognized, and hopefully it will help us go to next level.,” she said.

Cornejo will be formally recognized at the Indianapolis Prize Gala downtown on Sept. 30.

What is the Indianapolis Prize?

While this is the first Emerging Conservationist award, the Indianapolis Prize has been recognizing conservationists across the globe who have achieved victories in advancing the sustainability of an animal species or group of species since 2006.

The Indianapolis Zoological Society in October announced 51 nominees for the 2023 Indianapolis Prize and narrowed it to six finalists in March. One winner will receive $250,000 and five finalists will win $50,000.

“The 2023 Prize nominees represent the most accomplished wildlife conservationists dedicated to protecting and preserving animal species,” Rob Shumaker, president and CEO of the Indianapolis Zoo, said in a statement.

A prize nominating committee and separate jury undertake a two-step judging process to select the finalists and winner. The top six conservationists will be celebrated at the Indianapolis Prize Gala on Sept. 30, 2023.

Karl Schneider is an IndyStar environment reporter. You can reach him at karl.schneider@indystar.com. Follow him on Twitter @karlstartswithk

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Goodall’s **messaging has a transformative effect on youth activism**.

Goodall’s **messaging has a transformative effect on youth activism**.

Goodall’s **messaging has a transformative effect on youth activism**.

Through Roots & Shoots and her broader influence, she has inspired a new generation of young activists who are increasingly vocal and active on environmental issues .

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Gradual supported release of primates into the wild shown to be effective

Gradually re-introducing primates into the wild with post-release support has, for the first time, been scientifically shown to improve their well-being.

Every year, rescue centers release animals, that are deemed ready, into the wild, based on the assumption that the animals will thrive most in their natural habitat, but this assumption has never been scientifically tested with primates.

A team from Durham University, Disney's Animals, Science and Environment and the Jane Goodall Institute has shown that a group of mandrills, who were returned to the wild using a careful phased approach, adapted well.

After being released back into their , the animals' was lower in the wild than it had been when they lived at the sanctuary.

The research is published in the journal Conservation Physiology.

When animals are released into the wild, it is important to keep their response low as an animal which is stressed may struggle to thrive in the new environment. This can mean the release fails and the animal must be brought back into human care, or worse, that it doesn't survive.

The study suggests that a carefully planned release, using a pre-release enclosure and varied types of support after release, can work well for wild-born, orphaned mandrills who have been rehabilitated in a sanctuary.

Primate re-introduction guidelines set by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recommend a gradual release and post-release monitoring, but this is often not achieved due to cost and time restrictions.

The authors say their study provides evidence that this very slow and steady process is key to the success of re-introductions and for the well-being of the animals.

The release process involved the mandrills spending time in a pre-release enclosure built in the forest, extra food, observations of the animals' condition, and interventions to remove animals that were not doing well.

Professor Jo Setchell, from the Department of Anthropology at Durham University, led the research. She said, "Many primate releases are conducted based on the assumption that it improves animal welfare, but very few studies have actually tested this.

"Our work applies rigorous science to this assumption, providing evidence that a carefully planned release of mandrills can work well with the right design, monitoring and evaluation."

The rescued mandrills observed in this study had been orphaned by hunting and rescued by the Congolese authorities. Hunting for meat is one of the major threats to mandrill conservation.

Like many primate translocations, this project was primarily motivated by improving primate welfare. Wild mandrills do not yet need population reinforcement. However, with populations of approximately 70 percent of primate species in decline, successful re-introduction will become increasingly important in the future.

Working in the Republic of Congo, the team transferred 15 mandrills from the Tchimpounga Sanctuary to a pre-release enclosure in Conkouati-Douli National Park, and then into the park itself. They collected fecal samples from the mandrills at every stage of the transfer, which they then used to measure their stress response. Using feces allowed the team to measure the mandrills' stress response non-invasively.

The animals' stress response initially increased after their move from the sanctuary to the pre-release enclosure, showing that the move, which involved being transported in crates by car and boat, was stressful, as the researchers expected it would be.

Crucially, however, the mandrills' stress response dropped again over time in the pre-release enclosure, which gave the mandrills a safe place to adjust to their new environment.

To the researchers' surprise, the mandrills' stress response didn't increase when the mandrills were released into the forest.

Just one month after they were released into the wild, the mandrills' stress response dropped below the levels seen while they were in the sanctuary. After one year in the wild, the mandrills' stress response was about half what it had been in the sanctuary, suggesting that the mandrills were doing well in the wild.

Dr. Miles Woodruff was the Principal Investigator of the Mandrill Reintroduction Project at the Jane Goodall Institute who conducted this study as part of his now completed Ph.D. at Durham University.

He said, "This project was ultimately successful because of years of pre-release preparation and extensive post-release support. We went to the extreme lengths to conduct this study because it's important that all releases are learnt from and the results are reported."

"We are dealing with the life and death of critical species in sensitive environments and every individual matters. Our findings are very exciting because we now have physiological evidence to support the 'why' behind the IUCN's suggestions to conduct soft releases of ."

Of the 15 mandrills released, all survived and two infants were born, but three of the original group were returned to the sanctuary as their transfer was not successful.

More information: Successful acclimatization of mandrills (Mandrillus sphinx) translocated to Conkouati-Douli National Park, Republic of Congo, as measured by fecal glucocorticoid metabolites, Conservation Physiology (2023).

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Authorities of the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection (LCRP) over the weekend received four chimpanzees rescued by the Government of Guinea Bissau, a gesture which speaks to the effectiveness of West Africa's regional conservation network.

The four chimpanzees will be joining their Liberian cousins at LCRP's Sanctuary and Conservation Center in Charlesville, Margibi County to share the care, warmth and privileges currently being offered to over eighty other chimpanzees, rescued from the illegal bushmeat and pet trades.

This groundbreaking initiative was made possible by the Governments of Liberia and Guinea-Bissau along with many key partners including Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection, Pan African Sanctuary Alliance, Born Free Foundation, the Jane Goodall Institute and the organization most critical to the operation, DHL Africa, who carried the precious cargo across West Africa and transported them all the way to LCRP to ensure they were safe and sound.

FDA and LCRP authorities passionately embraced the gesture and acknowledged the Guinea Bissau government for the good work. FDA Managing Director C. Mike Doryen termed the gesture as timely and another important step in supporting the conservation dream of the President George Weah led government.

He assured that given the tremendous dedication of LCRP in caring for rescued chimpanzees, their rescued colleagues from neighboring Guinea Bissau will be given maximum care and attention as is the case with their Liberian counterparts. C. Mike Doryen lauded the operation as a symbol of Liberia's commitment to leading the charge in combating wildlife crime and stopping the killing of chimpanzees.

For her part, LCRP Founder and Executive Director Jenny Desmond thanked the FDA, the government of Liberia and partners and described the gesture as a 'dream come true'. She reiterated LCRP's unrelenting drive to ensure that rescued chimpanzees are given lifetime care and dignity and most important work to ensure that chimpanzees remain in the wild with their own families.

Chimpanzees, a critically endangered species, are protected in both countries, and it is illegal to harm or keep them. Every chimpanzee LCRP's receives has witnessed the murder of his/her mother and family. An estimated ten adult chimpanzees are killed for every orphan who arrives at LCRP, the adults becoming bushmeat, the babies intended to be sold as pets. This marks the first time western chimpanzees have been able to be relocated within their home region, preserving their unique culture and characteristics.

Since LCRP's Sanctuary and Conservation Center's inauguration on May 28, 2021, FDA and LCRP have worked hand in hand to stop the illegal trade in chimpanzees and other protected wildlife.

Characterized as a milestone project in the history of the nation's conservation drive, LCRP's Sanctuary and Conservation Center is the result of sustained collaborative efforts of LCRP, the FDA and many key partners and supporters from both in and outside of Liberia.

Founded in 2016, LCRP is Liberia's premier rescuer and protector of chimpanzees from the clutches of illegal bush meat and pet traders.

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Mattel Inc. Unveils New Barbie Doll Dedicated to Dr. Jane Goodall

Barbie, in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute, announced the release of a new doll dedicated to the famous scientist herself.

A Jane Goodall Barbie doll has just hit the market.

It has been a longtime wish of Dr. Jane Goodall to inspire young girls.

The doll was created to celebrate Goodall's groundbreaking research with chimpanzees and her nature conservation efforts.

“My entire career, I’ve wanted to help inspire kids to be curious and explore the world around them – just like I did when I first traveled to Tanzania 62 years ago. I’m thrilled to partner with Barbie and encourage young children to learn from their environment and feel a sense that they can make a difference,” said Dr. Jane Goodall in a statement.

Goodall is well-known for her research observing chimpanzees' similar characteristics to humans. Her work has drastically changed the way we look at the behaviors of animals and humans.

This doll is the first doll in Mattel's 'Inspiring Women Series' to be made from recycled plastic.

“Kids need more role models like Dr. Jane Goodall, because imagining they can be anything is just the beginning – seeing it makes all the difference," said Lisa McKnight, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Barbie and Dolls, Mattel in a statement.

The doll comes with a chimpanzee figure named after Goodall's famous chimpanzee companion, David Greybeard. It also comes with a notebook and a pair of binoculars.

The release of the doll comes just in time for World Chimpanzee Day on July 14.

Other dolls in the 'Inspiring Women Series' include Ida B. Wells and Maya Angelou.

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