Celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE – Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace – whose groundbreaking research and community-led conservation work transformed our understanding of chimpanzees and the natural world.
Her lifelong commitment to science and environmental protection – recognised with the prestigious Edinburgh Medal awarded by the City of Edinburgh Council and presented by Edinburgh Science at the 1991 Edinburgh Science Festival – continues to inspire generations of scientists, activists and changemakers around the world.
This special event explores Jane Goodall’s enduring impact, from scientific innovations to world-leading conservation efforts across Tanzania, Uganda, the Republic of Congo, the DRC, South Africa, and Senegal, supported by 30 Jane Goodall Institutes. It also highlights Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, her global youth programme empowering young people to become involved in hands-on projects that benefit animals, people, and the environment.
Audiences will hear personal reflections, view images and video from Goodall’s career, and will have the opportunity to submit questions for a concluding Q&A.
The panel includes Dr Anthony Collins, whose 55 years working alongside Goodall in Gombe, Tanzania offer an unparalleled perspective, Jasmina Georgovska, Director of Outreach, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots UK and Rosemary Reed, Trustee & Director of Strategic Partnerships and Media, Jane Goodall Institute UK.
The event is hosted by writer and broadcaster Robin Ince, who will reflect on Jane’s enduring inspiration.
Presented by Edinburgh Science
Image: Michael Neugebauer
Dr Jane Goodall with Gombe chimpanzee Freud.
