The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is a global wildlife and environment conservation organization headquartered in
Washington, DC
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. It was founded in 1977 by English
primatologist Jane Goodall
Dame Jane Morris Goodall (; born Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall on 3 April 1934), formerly Baroness Jane van Lawick-Goodall, is an English primatologist and anthropologist. Seen as the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, Goodall is best know ...
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The institute has offices in more than twenty-five countries around the world.
Activities
Protecting Great Apes
JGI works to protect chimpanzees and other primates by supporting sanctuaries, law enforcement efforts to reduce illegal trafficking, and public education to protect endangered species in the wild. The
Chimp Eden Sanctuary in South Africa is one of the institute's sanctuaries and is located in a forested reserve between Nelspruit and Barberton.
Improving Gender and Health Outcomes
JGI achieves this through community-centered health projects, improvements to water supplies, and programs designed to keep girls in school.
Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods
JGI does this through improved agricultural practices, community-managed microcredit programs, and sustainable production techniques that increase incomes while protecting forests and watersheds.
Cookbook
In 2021, the institute published a cookbook titled “The Jane Goodall Institute #EatMeatless." The book's forward was written by
Jane Goodall
Dame Jane Morris Goodall (; born Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall on 3 April 1934), formerly Baroness Jane van Lawick-Goodall, is an English primatologist and anthropologist. Seen as the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, Goodall is best know ...
, a longtime vegetarian and now vegan. Vegan expert
Avery Yale Kamila included the cookbook on her list of 2021's best cookbooks. Food writer
Mark Bittman
Mark Bittman (born February 17, 1950) is an American food journalist, author, and former columnist for ''The New York Times''. Currently, he is a fellow at the Union of Concerned Scientists. Bittman has promoted VB6 (Vegan Before 6:00), a flexit ...
interviewed Jane Goodall about the book on his podcast.
Veganuary
Veganuary is an annual challenge run by a UK nonprofit organisation that promotes and educates about veganism by encouraging people to follow a vegan lifestyle for the month of January. Since the event began in 2014, participation has increased ...
listed the book no. 1 on its list of Best Vegan Cookbooks.
See also
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Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies
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Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School
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Roots & Shoots
Roots & Shoots was founded by Jane Goodall, DBE in 1991 with the goal of bringing together youth from preschool to university age to work on environmental, conservation and humanitarian issues. The organization has local chapters in over 140 count ...
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Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Sanctuary
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Gombe Stream National Park
Gombe Stream National Park is a national park in Kigoma District of Kigoma Region in Tanzania, north of Kigoma, the capital of Kigoma Region.Tanzania National Parks“Gombe Stream National Park”, 2008. Established in 1968, it is one of the smal ...
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Chimp Eden
References
External links
Jane Goodall Institute
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Nature conservation organizations based in the United States
Primatology
Jane Goodall
Organizations established in 1977
Charities based in England