Jane’s Visit in 2019 Archives - Jane Goodall Institute (Singapore)

Conservationist Jane Goodall thinks Greta Thunberg is ‘too confrontational’, says action trumps words

Vicki Lew — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 15:39:52 +0000

World-famous conservationist and primatologist Jane Goodall was in Singapore for the Jane Goodall Institute (Singapore)’s (JGIS) ConservAction Week from Nov. 26 to 28, 2019

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Biodiversity surveys on Southern Islands, nature reserve

Vicki Lew — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 05:00:17 +0000

NParks to lead two studies starting next year to improve long-term conservation efforts

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Renowned primate expert Jane Goodall says humans are ‘the most terribly wasteful creatures’

Vicki Lew — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 22:06:33 +0000

Renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall is in Singapore for the Jane Goodall Institute (Singapore)'s ConservAction Week from Nov. 26 - 28, 2019.

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Hotel customers in Asia should complain if they see shark’s fin on the menu: environmentalist Dr Jane Goodall

Vicki Lew — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:00:37 +0000

Speaking at an event in Singapore, the revered conservationist likened the custom of eating shark's fin to people in medieval England watching public hangings for entertainment, and said culture will change in time.

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Shocking that Singaporeans ask for wildlife to be ‘returned’ to the zoo, says Jane Goodall

Vicki Lew — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 08:00:25 +0000

Dr Jane Goodall, the world's most-known expert on primates, said that children as young as possible should get out to explore nature. This will help Singaporeans to learn to co-exist with wildlife in the highly urbanised city.

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Jane Goodall launches new campaign aims to stop people from feeding monkeys

Vicki Lew — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 05:00:09 +0000

No Feeding initiative focuses on common long-tailed macaques, and includes outreach talks and nature walks

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Singapore’s culture of intolerance towards wildlife ‘shocking’, says Jane Goodall

Vicki Lew — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 04:17:06 +0000

Renowned British conservationist Jane Goodall said it was "shocking" that there were Singaporeans who believe wild animals such as snakes belong in a zoo, according to Singapore news website Today.

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