Feb 05 2014
Dr. Jane Goodall
Primatologist and Anthropologist
Jane Goodall DBE is an internationally recognized authority on the primate world. She has written books for adults and children, contributed to documentaries and serves as a National Geographic explorer-in-residence, a United Nations peace messenger, and the president of Advocates for Animals. For her efforts to observe and preserve all species, she has received honors and accolades from governments, nonprofits, universities, and professional organizations, including a medal from UNESCO and the French Legion of Honor in 2006.
“One of the best-known and most highly respected scientists and educators in the world”
Dr. Goodall’s involvement in tropical forests and conservation has led her to be actively involved in a number of environmental issues, and to found the Roots & Shoots youth group. She has also endorsed the Forests Now Declaration, calling for new market based mechanisms to protect tropical forests. One of her major contributions to the field of primatology was the discovery of tool-making in chimpanzees.[/expand]
Dr. Goodall takes the audience on an ecological journey, discussing highlights and low points of her experiences in the jungle. She shows how progress is helping research (DNA analysis) and hurting the environment (clear-cutting). She draws a dozen parallels between primate and human behaviour, making the point that we really aren’t all that different. She also speaks about the messages of hope that form the basis for her educational programme, ‘Roots and Shoots’.[/expand]
Dr. Goodall lifts the audience to new heights, inspiring them to reach above and beyond through compassion, consumer action, and education.[/expand]
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Topics
Sustainability Education
Life among Chimpanzees at Gombe Stream National Park
Conservation and Development in Africa
Service Learning
Population, Health and Environment in Africa
Publications
2005
Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating
2002
The Ten Trusts: What We Must Do to Care for the Animals We Love
2001
The Chimpanzees I Love: Saving Their World and Ours
2000
The Eagle and the Wren
1999
Dr. White
Awards
2007
Roger Tory Peterson Medal and Citation, Harvard Museum
Honorary Medal of the City of Paris, France
Lifetime Achievement Award, WINGS WorldQuest
2006
UNESCO Gold Medal Award
French Legion of Honor
1988
Centennial Award, National Geographic Society
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