Jane Goodall Institute Global

15th November 2024 marks the first ever International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) as proclaimed by UN General Assembly resolution 78/267. Today the Jane Goodall Institute marks this first international day of its kind with stories of hope in the face of transnational organized crime. Read Kabi's story and more about how we are commemorating the victims of organized crime: https://lnkd.in/e4mSKHjA #4EverWild #StopOrganizedCrime #OneHealth

We’re pulling together to push back against all forms of Transnational Organized Crime 15th November 2024 marks the first ever International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) as proclaimed by UN General Assembly resolution 78/267. Today the Jane Goodall Institute marks this first international day of its kind with stories of hope in the face of transnational organized crime. The day also commemorates the victims of organized crime, and at the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), we recognise that animals, people, and the environment itself are harmed and exploited at the hands of organized crime. Read our full news article here: https://lnkd.in/e4mSKHjA #4EverWild #StopOrganizedCrime #OneHealth

Policy Statement From the Jane Goodall Institute Global on COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan 

It’s been a busy few weeks for our ForeverWild team and partners, as we take action on wildlife crime. 

It’s been a busy few weeks for our ForeverWild team and partners, as we take action on wildlife crime. 

The Jane Goodall Institute is at COP16 to promote recommendations for conserving biodiversity! #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #Conservation #COP16 #JaneGoodall #Nature #UNCCDCOP16 #UNited4Land #Wildlife

Sanctuaries are the next best thing to living in the wild for chimpanzees

#📢🐵 We think it’s a good time for this reminder: Chimpanzees are wild animals and should never be kept as pets or for entertainment.    You may have noticed that at the Jane Goodall Institute we always include a disclaimer on photos that show humans and wildlife in close proximity. That’s because we’ve learned a lot about how to best interact with wildlife — most importantly, that the best way to appreciate chimpanzees and other wildlife is from a distance.    That said, a significant part of our work at JGI is caring for captive chimpanzees, often rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. We make every effort to properly care for them, treat them with dignity, and improve their lives through our facilities like JGI’s Tchimpounga sanctuary.    Tchimpounga caregivers and chimpanzees DO interact, such as to provide medical care. And since infant great apes require constant care (they are often stolen from their mothers in the wild before they are rescued and brought to Tchimpounga), they have a “surrogate mother” at the sanctuary who supports them 24/7.    👇 Here are a few signs of a positive interactions in photos and film. 👉 Learn more, including how to spot red flags, here: https://lnkd.in/eXb_dHGn   🌱 Chimpanzees are in natural settings  🌱 Chimpanzees aren’t being treated as humans (some exceptions – in captivity, infant chimps are bottle fed for nourishment, and all chimpanzees are given enrichment. They easily get bored!)  🌱 Chimpanzees are in an accredited sanctuary, being cared for by trained professionals    We are incredibly grateful to all of the caretakers, including those at JGI’s Tchimpounga and Chimp Eden sanctuaries, who take the time to properly care for and improve the lives of captive chimpanzees 🫶    DISCLAIMER: *The Jane Goodall Institute does not endorse handling or close proximity to wildlife. This represents a sanctuary context with trained professionals.*    📸: Fernando Turmo    #ChimpSanity #ChimpCrazy #4EverWild #ForeverWild

“This new focus on the plight of chimpanzees used for entertainment and as ‘pets’ gives us the opportunity to throw a light on the way that chimpanzees are treated in some captive conditions. Chimpanzees (and other wild animals) should never be kept as pets or for entertainment. It is the demand for chimpanzees to be sold as pets or for inappropriate entertainment for tourists, that is fueling this trade — one of the main threats to these apes in some parts of Africa. Let us be thankful to the many people working today to properly care for and improve the lives of rescued chimpanzees in reputable sanctuaries and zoos.” - Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, ethologist and conservationist, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, and U.N. Messenger of Peace Read JGI Global's response to the premiere of the HBO documentary, Chimp Crazy: https://lnkd.in/eWUXdYZz #ChimpSanity #ChimpCrazy #4EverWild #ForeverWild photo credit: JGI/Fernando Turmo