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JGI calls on York University to immediately retire rhesus macaques facing invasive animal experimentation

Ethics and GuidanceSeptember 2, 20262KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Photo credit: Katherine Holland JGI calls on York University to immediately retire rhesus macaques facing invasive animal experimentation We are deeply troubled by the conditions and treatment of the nine rhesus macaques (Hannah, Liesl, Mini-Sass, Olivia, Virginia, Do, Kenny, Bento, and Magneto) documented in ‘Last Chance for Animals’ investigation at York University in Canada,…

Our call to CITES CoP20 in light of urgent chimpanzee trafficking concerns

Chimpanzees, Ethics and Guidance, Wildlife traffickingNovember 28, 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Our call to CITES CoP20 in light of urgent chimpanzee trafficking concerns "The trafficking in chimpanzees is happening at industrial scale, we must act now." The Jane Goodall Institute calls for action at CITES CoP20 Three infant chimpanzees vanished from Kinshasa’s N’Sele Zoo between the evening of November 23rd and the morning of November 24th,…

Join Us at COP30: The Jane Goodall Institute Global Statement

Dr. Jane Goodall, Ethics and GuidanceNovember 11, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Join Us at COP30: The Jane Goodall Institute Global Statement From 10 November 2025, the world is gathering in Belém, Pará, Brazil, for the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP30). This historic event, held for the first time in the Amazon region, underscores the urgent…

Zeytin: A baby gorilla waiting to go home

Ethics and Guidance, Partnerships, Wildlife traffickingNovember 3, 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Zeytin: a baby gorilla waiting to go home The Jane Goodall Institute Global (JGIG) expresses its deep concern and genuine hope regarding the future of Zeytin, a baby gorilla currently held in a Turkish zoo after being rescued from an illegal trafficking operation. Zeytin’s story is heartbreaking. He was found concealed in a cargo shipment…

JGI commemorates Cecil Week 10 years since iconic lion was killed by American dentist

Campaigns, Ethics and Guidance, Wildlife traffickingJune 23, 20252KViews 1Like 0Comments

JGI commemorates Cecil Week 10 years since iconic lion was killed by American dentist On 1 July 2015, an American dentist shot and killed Cecil the lion on his quest for a trophy to bring back from Africa. What followed was a wave of global outrage that gave way to more robust discussion about the…

“Oceans, like forests, are essential” – JGI at the UN Oceans Conference (UNOC)

Campaigns, Ethics and GuidanceJune 23, 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

“Oceans, like forests, are essential” - JGI at the UN Oceans Conference (UNOC) With thanks to Galitt Kenan (JGI France) and Shweta Naik (JGI India) for their contributions to this article. The ocean is the cradle of life on Earth and the main regulator of the planet’s climate. But the ocean is now bloodless, polluted,…

A New Agreement on Pandemics for WHO

Campaigns, Ethics and Guidance, PartnershipsJune 9, 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

JGI Global welcomes the adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement by the World Health Assembly In this blog, Dr Zara Bending reflects on recent developments from the World Health Organization. In May 2025, at the plenary session of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) formally adopted…

JGI Global has issued a policy statement on COP29

Campaigns, Ethics and GuidanceNovember 15, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

JGI Global has issued a policy statement on COP29 This week marks the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan, which continues until 22 November 2024. In recognition of this critical convening, the Jane Goodall Institute Global has issued the following policy statement. The climate crisis is…

Let’s pull together to push back against all forms of Transnational Organized Crime

Chimpanzees, Ethics and Guidance, Partnerships, Wildlife traffickingNovember 14, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Let's pull 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 (JGI) marks this first international day of its kind…

Tragic death of Hvaldimir the Beluga Whale

Ethics and GuidanceSeptember 24, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The Jane Goodall Institute is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Hvaldimir the Beluga Whale and calls for animal advocates to be inspired by kindness and work together to honour his memory. Read the full statement here. The body of the beluga known as Hvaldimir was found by fishermen, floating in the waters off…

Our sanctuaries inspire hope

Chimpanzees, Ethics and GuidanceSeptember 16, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Our sanctuaries inspire hope HBO’s recent Chimp Crazy documentary highlighted the tragic situation of chimpanzees held in private captivity. When chimpanzees and other great apes are rescued from the unsuitable conditions in which they have been kept as pets and for human entertainment, thankfully there are high quality accredited sanctuaries who can provide a permanent…

As new documentary Chimp Crazy airs, featuring stories of chimpanzees kept privately as pets and entertainers, we share our related concerns and guidance.

Chimpanzees, Ethics and Guidance, Wildlife traffickingAugust 19, 20242KViews 1Like 0Comments

As new documentary Chimp Crazy airs, featuring stories of chimpanzees kept privately as pets and entertainers, we share our related concerns and guidance. Apes should never be kept as pets or for entertainment. Our guidance improves the standards of captive chimpanzee welfare and exposes the problems inherent in many representations of chimpanzees, explaining how instead…

JGI calls on York University to immediately retire rhesus macaques facing invasive animal experimentation

Our call to CITES CoP20 in light of urgent chimpanzee trafficking concerns

Join Us at COP30: The Jane Goodall Institute Global Statement

Zeytin: A baby gorilla waiting to go home

JGI commemorates Cecil Week 10 years since iconic lion was killed by American dentist

“Oceans, like forests, are essential” – JGI at the UN Oceans Conference (UNOC)

A New Agreement on Pandemics for WHO

JGI Global has issued a policy statement on COP29

Let’s pull together to push back against all forms of Transnational Organized Crime

Tragic death of Hvaldimir the Beluga Whale

Our sanctuaries inspire hope

As new documentary Chimp Crazy airs, featuring stories of chimpanzees kept privately as pets and entertainers, we share our related concerns and guidance.

Inspiring hope through action

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