The world mourns the passing of Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, whose life and work transformed our understanding of the natural world and our place within it.
Dr Goodall was a pioneering ethologist, environmentalist, and humanitarian whose courage and compassion inspired generations. Her groundbreaking research with wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, redefined what it means to be human, revealing deep emotional and social connections between species and challenging long-held scientific assumptions.
Her discovery that chimpanzees use tools, once thought to be a uniquely human trait, revolutionised the study of animal behaviour and opened a new chapter in our understanding of intelligence and empathy across the animal kingdom.
From her earliest days in the forests of Gombe to her later years as a global advocate for conservation and peace, Dr Goodall’s message remained unwavering: that every individual matters, that every action counts, and that together we can make a difference.
In 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, an organisation dedicated to wildlife research, community-led conservation, and education. Through its Roots & Shoots programme, active across the UK, the UAE, and beyond, Dr Goodall empowered young people to become compassionate changemakers and stewards of the environment.
Over the decades, Dr Goodall authored numerous books including her autobiography “My Life with the Chimpanzees,” delivered countless lectures, and became one of the world’s most recognisable voices for environmental justice, animal welfare, and hope.
Jane Goodall also featured in various documentaries, bringing her work and insights to a broader audience. Her appearances in films like “Jane” and “Chimpanzee” have helped raise awareness about the importance of conservation.
Her tireless advocacy earned her global recognition, including the Kyoto Prize, the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science, and the French Legion of Honour. She also inspired millions through acclaimed documentaries such as Jane and Chimpanzee, which brought her life’s mission to audiences around the world.
In this landmark London Real conversation, Dr Jane Goodall, Wild at Heart, Jane joins Brian Rose for a profound and intimate discussion about her extraordinary life, her scientific breakthroughs, and the moral and spiritual lessons she drew from her time in nature.
Now, in light of her passing, this episode stands as both a tribute and a testament, a reminder of Dr Goodall’s extraordinary impact and her enduring belief in humanity’s potential for good.
Her legacy will continue through the millions she inspired, the forests she fought to protect, and the generations she taught to see the world with empathy and wonder. Though she is gone, her voice, calm, wise, and filled with hope, continues to echo around the world.
Watch this unforgettable interview and celebrate the life of a true pioneer: a woman who showed us that caring for our planet is not just an act of science, but of love.
