From Rubble to Wetland – a Roots & Shoots Project
Saturday, 15 September 2018
Using a Roots & Shoots approach, Athol Road Primary School in Victoria converted an unused area of their school into a sustainable wetland, complete with native wildlife. An area of unused land in the school was identified as the perfect opportunity for a student-led project that would benefit animals, people and/or the environment (APE). The
- Published in News, Roots & Shoots
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International Primate Symposium
Thursday, 30 August 2018
This month our Africa Programs Coordinator, Natasha Coutts, attended the 27th International Primatological Society Congress in Nairobi, Kenya. Natasha presented some preliminary results from her ongoing research on the social behaviour and ecology of the chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda. These chimpanzees live at the highest known altitude for the species, which presents unique
- Published in Africa Programs, News, Research
Roots & Shoots Book Project Receives a letter from Dr. Jane! Only If We Care – Paola Ion
Saturday, 25 August 2018
This is the story of an 11-year-old girl inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall to write a book for a science project. Paola Ion from Subiaco Primary School contacted the Roots and Shoots Program and asked us for help with her project, which was provided by our R&S National Coordinator in Perth, Mr. Bill Waterer. Paola
- Published in News, Roots & Shoots
See Chimps and Gorillas in this African Tour supporting the Jane Goodall Institute
Monday, 13 August 2018
Together with our partner Raw Africa Eco-Tours, we are offering a trip of a lifetime. This 14 day adventure through Uganda includes visits to Jane Goodall Institute programs, get the chance to see an array of African wildlife like chimpanzees, gorillas, hippos, rhinos, lions and more. The trip includes all transfers, transport, accommodation (9 nights
- Published in Africa Programs, Gombe, JGI Australia, News
Roots & Shoots Delegates Gather at Windsor Castle
Wednesday, 01 August 2018
It’s that exciting time of the year again when Dr Jane Goodall joins young Roots & Shoots delegates from around the world at Windsor! Over the week, at St George’s House in Windsor Castle, the delegates will share perspectives and collaborate on action plans to address sustainability issues when they return home. Our very own
- Published in National Youth Leadership Council, News, Roots & Shoots
Key Staff Changes at JGIA
Monday, 30 July 2018
We are delighted to share the news that our CEO, Nancy Moloney, is adding another member to the Jane Goodall Institute Australia family! Nancy is going on maternity leave shortly and whist she will remain on the Board during her year’s leave, we have welcomed James Forbes as our Interim CEO. James has more than
- Published in JGI Australia, News
Take Action on Palm Oil for Habitat Protection
Wednesday, 25 July 2018
This term our R&S campaign is Habitat Protection, with a focus on sustainable palm oil. Most people know about the devastating effect the commercial palm oil industry has had on orangutan, tiger, and elephant populations in Southeast Asia, but did you know that palm oil now threatens African great apes too? Join us this term
- Published in Conservation, News, Roots & Shoots
Get to know your WA Roots & Shoots State Coordinator, Mr Bill Waterer.
Friday, 20 July 2018
Bill (pictured left above) is one of our dedicated volunteers working for the Roots and Shoots Program. Roots & Shoots is a global, youth led program supporting local conservation projects. Bill has a dual role being both the National Coordinator for the Roots & Shoots Program and the State Coordinator for Western Australia. He is
- Published in JGI Australia, News, Roots & Shoots
World Chimpanzee Day an International Success
Wednesday, 18 July 2018
We are thrilled to share that the inaugural World Chimpanzee Day on 14 July was a worldwide success! The hashtag #WorldChimpanzeeDay was used thousands of times and the campaign reached millions of people around the globe. Closer to home, JGIA and our partners held WCD events across Australia including JGIA’s Climb for Chimps in NSW
- Published in Chimp Updates, News
The War on Waste and Plastics Continues
Sunday, 08 July 2018
Following on our fantastic Thumbs up for Turtles plastic-free campaign in Term 2, we are excited to see all the buzz around reducing waste and plastic continuing this month. Firstly it was of course #PlasticFreeJuly and in case you haven’t heard, the ABC’s War on Waste is back on TV on Tuesday evenings. We are
- Published in Conservation, National Youth Leadership Council, News, Roots & Shoots
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