A special update for THE PANT HOOT our supporter family. New Initiative in Tanzania ...... 1 Liberia Expansion ...... 4 SPRING 2019 Celebrating Jane’s 85th . . . . . 2 Chimpanzee Welfare Conference . .6 Introducing Tammy Palmer . . . . 2 Roots & Shoots Partnerships. . . . 7 JGI Strategy Launch...... 3 Gombe Update...... 8 NICK RILEY

JGI is Growing Conservation Impact with Innovative USAID Program

With support and funding from the United States government through its Agency for International Development, the Jane Goodall Institute ( JGI) is proud to announce the launch of the Landscape Conservation in Western Tanzania (LCWT) initiative, a five-year USD $20 million program! This program is about consolidation, deepening and expansion of the community-centered conservation work JGI has been implement- ing in western Tanzania for more than 20 years. To mitigate threats to chimpanzees and ecosystems, JGI will support the capacity of local gov- ernments to increase effective natural resource management, operation- alize JGI’s well-established and effective sustainable land use planning, expand sustainable livelihood development and improve understanding and access to reproductive health and family planning resources. With this incredible initiative, we’ll also be able to grow monitoring for conservation and development targets, as well as use cutting-edge science and tech to compile data into a Decision Support and Alert System enabling JGI to JGI/SHAWN SWEENEY JGI/SHAWN test, validate and adapt decisions guiding LCWT activities.

1 JGI/BILL WALLAUER 85 Years. Millions Inspired. One of a Kind.

On the special occasion of Dr. Jane Goodall’s 85th birthday, we recognized the unique legacy of her scientific break- throughs and courageous leadership, which has led to positive changes in policies and attitudes, benefitting ani- mals, humankind and the natural world. Compelled by Dr. Goodall’s mission to JGI Leadership Moves live sustainably and with compassion, we look to the future with new hope. the Organization Forward

For Jane’s 85th birthday, in the spirit We are pleased to introduce Tammy Palmer as JGI’s new interim executive di- of her vision, we built a cross-genera- rector, as Dr. Carlos Drews transitions to a new role as special advisor to the tional movement of people who resolve founder. Tammy will be leading the organization’s direction and strategy through to make the planet we share a better her robust expertise, including many years of experience in Development Eco- place for all: Generation Jane. On April nomics; Microfinance; Economic Governance; Gender in Development; and as 3rd, Jane joined actress Kate Mara for former head of JGI’s Africa Programs. The scope, philosophically and logistically, a live chat on Dr. Goodall’s Facebook of Tammy’s role represents a fascinating and vital trifecta of work: staffing, finance page, which received collectively over and programmatic management. Tammy’s leadership is one we’ve been able to 140K views and helped raise funds for enjoy as a part of the successful rollout of the Africa Programs strategy and will the Jane Goodall Institute. The hashtag now help define big and exciting things for the whole of the organization. #GenerationJane has been used over 1,000 times in posts showcasing how We are lucky to have such dedicated and experienced leadership at JGI and look people are taking action. Together, forward to what we can accomplish as we write the next chapters of our work. we’re helping to grow a global society of people who act the way they believe.

Dr. Jane Goodall is live now. Published by Telescope Live Studio [?] . Yesterday at 2:15 PM .

We’re celebrating Dr. Goodall’s 85th birthday LIVE right here! Jane will share her reasons for hope and what her wish is for the future…Ask Jane questions below for a change to have them answered by Jane herself! Are you a part of #generationjane? JGI/ SHAWN SWEENEY JGI/ SHAWN

2 Vision in Action: the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) Launches Brand-New Strategy JGI/ SHAWN SWEENEY JGI/ SHAWN JGI/ CHASE PICKERING JGI LILIAN PINTEA

JGI launched a BRAND-NEW strategy! This new guide is a centrating more than ever on advancing this work and making the window into how we’re taking Jane’s vision for a more harmoni- discoveries available to even more people. ous world for all living beings into the future. This forward-facing strategy zooms in on and frames what works best to protect great Next is protecting chimpanzees through Tacare, our community apes, improve the well-being of people, protect habitats and grow -centered conservation approach, which is what put Jane’s approach the next generation of compassionate change-makers through our to conservation on the map. Everything we do at JGI is based on the Roots & Shoots youth program. understanding that we must work collaboratively with local commu- nities to listen to their needs, build the support and provide the tools Jane understood, before many others, that everything is connect- to create improved and sustainable well-being. ed. For over 40 years our research in Gombe has developed true understanding of chimpanzees and other wildlife, and for over 25 We are also focusing on Chimpanzee + Other Ape Welfare, sustain- we’ve been putting communities at the center of our conservation ing and sharing first-in-class standards for sanctuary care through our efforts to establish effective and long-lasting solutions. This strat- Tchimpounga sanctuary (for two decades) and others in Africa; work- egy gives us the precision, momentum and adaptive movement to ing to prevent illegal wildlife trafficking through partnership with law pursue new heights of greater understanding and protection of enforcement and public awareness campaigns; and engaging in larger apes and their habitats. It also builds the architecture to expand work to reinforce and advocate for best-in-class sanctuary and captive our influence in growing an informed and compassionate global care for apes around the world. society who will help create a better world for people, other ani- Goal 2 focuses on inspiring and empowering people around the mals and our shared environment. globe to make compassionate, sustainable and holistic choices. How are we using this new strategy to advance our mission? For this work, we’re using our Roots & Shoots program, commu- nity engagement, advocacy and Jane’s legacy to inspire hope and We have two major goals. Goal 1 includes ensuring the conservation, action around the world. Our youth empowerment program, Roots understanding and welfare of chimpanzees and other great apes. For & Shoots, exists in 50 countries around the world, growing an this work, we’re taking what makes JGI so unique and groundbreaking informed and activated compassionate citizenry who are agents to the next level. of positive change. Our new JGI strategy provides a runway for the Roots & Shoots model, which aims to expand, diversify and This starts with Understanding Chimpanzees: We’re responsible for amplify the program so that the values of compassion and sustain- groundbreaking research in Gombe that continues from Jane’s initial able decision-making grow a widespread movement of people who studies. It is now the longest running wild chimpanzee study in the protect our shared planet. world (nearly 60 years and counting), and continues to deliver brilliant insights about primate behavior, ecology, evolution, zoonotic disease This unique strategy, grounded in best conservation practices, is built and human/chimpanzee health. Through the new strategy, we’re con- on hope and fueled by action – it’s turning Jane’s vision into a reality.

3 ANDRE ZACHER

Bringing JGI’s Innovative Chimpanzee Conservation Models and Tools to Liberia

After intensive research and scoping to understand the characterized by human behaviors such as illegal traffick- threats to the populations of chimpanzees in Liberia, ing, habitat loss arising from mining, forestry practices, and SENEGAL along with deepened existing relationships with conser- bushmeat hunting. The goal of this project is to reduce the MALI vation partners in Liberia including Liberia Chimpan- extinction risk of chimpanzee populations across Libe- GUINEA zee Rescue and Protection (caring for those chimpanzees ria by 2030 through understanding human needs fueling formerly used for the NY Blood Center Research), the threats, increasing partner capacity to introduce a suc- Jane Goodall Institute ( JGI) will begin implementation, cessful behavior change campaign, and using our proven alongside expert scientists in the fields of behavior change model of community-centered conservation to improve LIBERIA and species viability, of our well established, unique com- human well-being while preserving great ape habitat and munity-centered conservation and chimpanzee welfare populations. Additionally, we’ve developed a stellar part- CAMEROON DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC approach in the region. nership with the Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Pro- OF CONGO UGANDA tection Organization’s Dr. Jim and Jenny Desmond, who  Current Countries GABON REPUBLIC During the development of the current JGI Africa Pro- will be vital assets in sanctuary care and working with  New Countries OF THE CONGO grams 10-year strategy, it was underscored that to protect local communities. Tchimpounga Chimpanzee BURUNDI Rehabilitation Center endangered chimpanzees, ensuring the conservation and Saving all chimpanzee sub-species: Gombe Stream welfare of chimpanzees across their range in Africa was With this project led by Dr. Marc Fourrier, JGI’s Direc- Western chimpanzees Research Center tor of Species Conservation (through generous support imperative. It was determined that expansion was the best Nigerian-Cameroon chimpanzees TANZANIA way forward - going beyond the existing regions of our by U.S. Fish and Wildlife [USFW] and the JP Fletcher Eastern chimpanzees work in Tanzania, Uganda, DRC and Republic of Congo. Foundation), we aim to deliver the best of our work in To do this, a variety of tools including the Open Stan- holistic conservation planning, implementation, manage- Central chimpanzees dards for the Practice of Conservation methodology, use ment and learning. This approach represents a “package” of JGI’s “chimpscapes” (ecological management landscapes of best practices in community-centered conservation, in chimpanzee range), and IUCN viability assessment and which we have adapted and perfected over the last 25 monitoring, allowed identification of several countries years across our programmatic sites in Africa. Through which could be included in our targets for chimpanzee the integration of proven science and grounding of conservation. This new expansion either increases capac- IUCN’s Conservation Planning Specialist Group, pre- ity of existing work or supports developing conservation dictive modeling of chimpanzee population viability, actions in Senegal, Mali, Burundi, Cameroon, Gabon, Open Standards, and the collaboration with Impact by Guinea and Liberia. Design to develop effective behavior change campaigns, Liberia exists as a developing exploration into the hope- With an estimated abundance of approximately 7,000 ful possibilities of the expansion of our efforts across the individuals, Liberia is among the most important coun- chimpanzee range. What unfolds in Liberia will great- tries for the conservation of the western chimpanzee, Pan ly enhance our ability to make sure our closest living troglodytes verus. Threats to chimpanzees in Liberia are relatives have a fighting chance for years to come.

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CAMEROON DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO UGANDA  Current Countries GABON REPUBLIC  New Countries OF THE CONGO Tchimpounga Chimpanzee BURUNDI Rehabilitation Center Saving all chimpanzee sub-species: Gombe Stream Western chimpanzees Research Center Nigerian-Cameroon chimpanzees TANZANIA Eastern chimpanzees Central chimpanzees

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Protecting Chimpanzees in the Wild and in Captivity – JGI Hosts Chimpanzee Welfare Conference

Chimpanzee conservation, protection and welfare is at these objectives on a global scale. Topics explored included the core of JGI´s mission and new strategy. In addition to further discussion on JGI’s chimpanzee welfare strategy conservation of wild chimpanzees, our work includes the (including the introduction of JGI’s Chimpanzee Wel- “triangle approach” of coordination with law enforcement, fare Index – a comprehensive diagnostic tool to ensure public awareness/education, and best in class sanctuary individual welfare needs), the institutional role and the care and facilities. Simultaneously, we work to ensure landscape of great ape rights, animal protection and wel- chimpanzee welfare in captive environments worldwide, fare, and unifying our efforts, outreach and partnerships including policy and advocacy, and public awareness cam- regarding this ever-important work. paigns on behalf of chimpanzees in medical research, the entertainment industry, zoos and sanctuaries, and those Attendees included experts from the Phoenix Zoo, the kept as illegal pets. Great strides have been made, but AZA, Stichting AAP, Arcus, WAZA, PASA, NAPSA, many more threats to this endangered species remain. Center for Great Apes, Detroit Zoological Society, Lincoln Park Zoo and the Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Pro- The Jane Goodall Institute’s first Chimpanzee Welfare tection Organization, along with senior staff from JGI Conference hosted at JGI HQ earlier this year brought USA, JGI Global, JGI Chile, JGI Belgium, JGI Austra- together chimpanzee welfare experts to help strengthen lia, JGI Canada, the Office of the Founder and Dr. Jane and center this work, as well as to clarify the extent of Goodall herself.

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JON ORR Fifi & Frodo JANE GOODALL Changing of the Chimpanzee Matriarchal Guard in Gombe

From nearly 60 years of continuous study of the famous the loss of one individual can change the course of history. chimpanzees of Gombe, beginning with Dr. Goodall’s Today, the 12 members of the ‘G’ family make up an research and now led by JGI’s research team, we’ve astounding 22% of the Kasakela community members. seen the transition of power of the F family to the Much of this transition of power has to do with the abili- G family – much of it to do with the strength and ingenu- ties, both in social strategy and reproductive success, of the ity of chimpanzee females! females of each group!

Over 25 years ago, it was almost inconceivable to imagine Because of Jane, JGI, the research team at Gombe and life in the Kasakela community without ‘F’ family mem- students from around the world, we are able to follow bers at the top of the social hierarchy in Gombe, Tanzania. the individual lives of the Gombe chimps through time. Freud, Fifi’s son, was alpha. Frodo followed Freud, and Fifi We have an extraordinary window through which we can was giving birth to more offspring than any other female examine their histories, study their relationships and even in Gombe history. They ruled supreme. Gremlin shared get a feel for their individual personalities. This infor- a preferred range with Fifi and Fanni, but she had only mation continues to be groundbreaking and vital in our Galahad, who died in 2000, daughter Gaia born in 1993, understanding of our closest living relatives. and a tiny set of twins born in 1998. It is amazing that

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