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From Rubble to Wetland – a Roots & Shoots Project

Saturday, 15 September 2018 by Claire Strohfeldt
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
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International Primate Symposium

Thursday, 30 August 2018 by Claire Strohfeldt
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
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  • Published in Africa Programs, News, Research
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Roots & Shoots Book Project Receives a letter from Dr. Jane! Only If We Care – Paola Ion

Saturday, 25 August 2018 by Claire Strohfeldt
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
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See Chimps and Gorillas in this African Tour supporting the Jane Goodall Institute

Monday, 13 August 2018 by Claire Strohfeldt
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
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  • Published in Africa Programs, Gombe, JGI Australia, News
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Roots & Shoots Delegates Gather at Windsor Castle

Wednesday, 01 August 2018 by Claire Strohfeldt
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
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  • Published in National Youth Leadership Council, News, Roots & Shoots
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Key Staff Changes at JGIA

Monday, 30 July 2018 by Claire Strohfeldt
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
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Take Action on Palm Oil for Habitat Protection

Wednesday, 25 July 2018 by Claire Strohfeldt
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
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Get to know your WA Roots & Shoots State Coordinator, Mr Bill Waterer.

Friday, 20 July 2018 by Claire Strohfeldt
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
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World Chimpanzee Day an International Success

Wednesday, 18 July 2018 by Claire Strohfeldt
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
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The War on Waste and Plastics Continues

Sunday, 08 July 2018 by Claire Strohfeldt
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
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