Youth-led environmental projects to keep Jane Goodall’s memory alive in UAE
Young people will be encouraged to be the voices of change and promote environmental action under programmes designed to keep the memory of conservationist Jane Goodall alive in the UAE. Dr Goodall died at the age of 91, on October 1, 2025, while on a speaking tour in the US. To mark the one-year anniversary of the wildlife expert's death, the UAE chapter of Goodall’s Roots & Shoots organisation…
Youth-led environmental projects will be promoted in the UAE to honor the legacy of conservationist Jane Goodall, who passed away at the age of 91 on October 1, 2025. Roots & Shoots, an international leadership program for young people founded by Goodall in Tanzania 35 years ago, is expanding its initiatives across the UAE. Faraidooni, chief of education and culture at Expo City Dubai, expressed that Goodall's absence was deeply felt, but her spirit continues to inspire young people to make a difference.
The partnership between Roots & Shoots UAE and Terra pavilion at Expo City Dubai has created a base for young people to be supported and empowered to act for people, animals, and the environment. Tara Golshan, executive director of the Jane Goodall Institute, called on schools, businesses, and the community to join forces to build a stronger future for the planet.
Geraldine McCafferty, UK ambassador to the UAE, emphasized that hope is about taking action, not just waiting for change. Professor Nathalie Martial-Braz, chancellor of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, highlighted the transformative power of education in Dr Goodall's life, stating that her legacy reminds us of the importance of knowledge, perseverance, and courage in pursuing one's ambitions.
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