Burundi to Gombe

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Dr Jane Goodall DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and UN Messenger of Peace, first arrived on the shores of Gombe in Tanzania on 14th July 1960. Her groundbreaking studies into the lives of wild chimpanzee communities changed our understanding of our relationship to the rest of the animal kingdom. In the decades since, Jane has become a beacon of hope for nature. Her ongoing work with chimpanzees through JGI has resulted in their continued protection and care in the wild, and in sanctuary settings.  Today, at 91 years of age, Jane travels approximately 300 days per year, inspiring audiences worldwide through speaking tours, media engagements, written publications, and a wide array of film, television and podcast projects. 

Jane joins the Burundi to Gombe podcast in Episode 10, the final episode of the series. Jane speaks about the early days in Gombe, her ongoing connection to chimpanzees, and about her hope for the future. 

Want to know more about the work of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia? Visit https://janegoodall.org.au If you are in the USA visit https://janegoodall.org

You can find out more about Dr Paul Harvey at www.docpjharvey.com or @docpjharvey 

Dr Lilian Pintea, Vice President of Conservation Science at the Jane Goodall Institute USA shares with us the conservation work happening in east Africa, and how this work is aided by the use of new technologies. Lilian delves into TACARE, one of Dr Jane Goodall’s innovative approaches to conservation that puts local communities and indigenous knowledge at its core. 

Want to know more about the work of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia? Visit https://janegoodall.org.au If you are in the USA visit https://janegoodall.org

You can find out more about Dr Paul Harvey at www.docpjharvey.com or @docpjharvey 

The illegal wildlife trade is one of the greatest threats to wildlife. In this episode Nick Boyle, Executive Director at Taronga Zoo Sydney shares his experience fighting to end the illegal wildlife trade. All in an effort to ensure long-term survival of chimpanzees and other species.  

 Want to know more about the work of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia? Visit https://janegoodall.org.au If you are in the USA visit https://janegoodall.org

Find out more about the work of Taronga Conservation Society Australia - ⁠www.taronga.org.au⁠ search @tarongazoo on Instagram or Taronga Zoo Sydney on Facebook.

You can find out more about Dr Paul Harvey at www.docpjharvey.com or @docpjharvey 

Liz Gerber, Conservation and Community Manager, and Lou Grossfeldt, Primate Manager at Sydney Zoo speak about the role of zoos in conservation. Liz, an educator, shares the power that education can have in connecting young children to the natural world, and fostering a desire to conserve nature.  

You can learn more about Sydney Zoo at https://sydneyzoo.com

Want to know more about the work of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia? Visit https://janegoodall.org.au If you are in the USA visit https://janegoodall.org

You can find out more about Dr Paul Harvey at www.docpjharvey.com or @docpjharvey 

In Part 2 of A Conservation Corridor we journey into Tanzania and hear from Dr Deus Mjungu, Director of the Gombe Stream Research Centre. Deus shares the research and conservation work underway in Tanzania, and the ambitious projects to protect chimpanzees and their habitat for years to come. 

Want to know more about the work of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia? Visit https://janegoodall.org.au If you are in the USA visit https://janegoodall.org

You can find out more about Dr Paul Harvey at www.docpjharvey.com or @docpjharvey 

In Part 1 of A Conservation Corridor, we journey to Burundi to hear from Leonidas Nzigiyimpa. Leonidas is the on-ground driver of change in Burundi, overseeing the effort to improve facilities at Musée Vivant Zoo. Leonidas shares, through his infectious energy, his passion for conservation and his dream of a future for east Africa rich in biodiversity, and most importantly, chimps. 

Want to know more about the work of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia? Visit https://janegoodall.org.au If you are in the USA visit https://janegoodall.org

You can find out more about Dr Paul Harvey at www.docpjharvey.com or @docpjharvey 

In this episode Natasha Coutts, Africa Programs Manager for the Jane Goodall Institute Australia offers an insight into the work that JGIA is doing in Burundi and more broadly across Africa. This episode introduces us to the proposed Burundi to Gombe wildlife corridor, and shows us why this work is vitally important. 

Want to know more about the work of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia? Visit https://janegoodall.org.au If you are in the USA visit https://janegoodall.org

You can find out more about Dr Paul Harvey at www.docpjharvey.com or @docpjharvey 

Although most well known for her work studying chimpanzees and reshaping the perceptions of science in the mid 20th century, Dr Jane Goodall has gone on to live a life dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of protecting and preserving the natural world. Jane’s legacy, the Jane Goodall Institute, which Jane founded in 1977 now has offices all over the world. In this episode we hear from James Forbes, at the time of recording James was the CEO of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia, JGIA. It is through the work of JGIA that the effort to improve the chimpanzee living conditions in Musée Vivant Zoo, Burundi, is occurring. 

Want to know more about the work of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia? Visit https://janegoodall.org.au If you are in the USA visit https://janegoodall.org

You can find out more about Dr Paul Harvey at www.docpjharvey.com or @docpjharvey 

Ever wondered what it takes to take care for chimpanzees in a zoo setting?

In this episode we join Katie Hooker, Senior Primate Keeper at Taronga Zoo Sydney, for a day in the life of a keeper. We’ll explore everything from the morning breakfast routine to the use of tools by chimpanzees – one of the early observations famously reported by Dr Jane Goodall during her time in  the forests of Gombe. 

Want to know more about the work of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia? Visit https://janegoodall.org.au If you are in the USA visit https://janegoodall.org

Find out more about the work of Taronga Conservation Society Australia - www.taronga.org.au search @tarongazoo on Instagram or Taronga Zoo Sydney on Facebook.

You can find out more about Dr Paul Harvey at www.docpjharvey.com or @docpjharvey