JG
Jane Goodall
Founder
The Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace
About
Category: Business & Leadership
Track: SXSW London Stage
Industry: Not for profit
Country: United Kingdom
Description
When Jane Goodall entered the forest of Gombe, the world knew very little about chimpanzees, and even less about their unique genetic kinship to humans. She took an unorthodox approach in her field research, immersing herself in their habitat and their lives to experience their complex society as a neighbor rather than a distant observer and coming to understand them not only as a species, but also as individuals with emotions and long-term bonds. Dr. Jane Goodall’s discovery in 1960 that chimpanzees make and use tools is considered one of the greatest achievements of twentieth-century scholarship. Her field research at Gombe transformed our understanding of chimpanzees and redefined the relationship between humans and animals in ways that continue to emanate around the world.
About
Category: Business & Leadership
Track: SXSW London Stage
Industry: Not for profit
Country: United Kingdom