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Jane Goodall Institute Belgium

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JGI Belgium cares for animals, people and the environment in Belgium and elsewhere.

Information en francais sur notre site: https://www.janegoodall.be/accueil
Informatie in het Nederlands op onze website: https://www.janegoodall.be/home-nl

Newsletter: sign up through our website: https://www.janegoodall.be/subscribe-to-newsletter

16/10/2026

Yesterday we went to the Brussels Climate Week to give a presentation with Forest Forward on on tree planting for improving resilience of urban areas. Then we showed Dr. Jane Goodall’s movie "Reasons for hope".
Great audience and good networking, thank you to the volunteers who joined us 💚

14/10/2026

Do you oppose the weakening of EU nature laws? You have 6 days left to urge decision-makers to prevent it and keep their ! ✋

The hard-fought laws that safeguard Europe’s nature for us and future generations are under threat.

Over the past year, the Commission, pushed by a few polluting industries and EU countries, has carried out a far-reaching campaign of “simplification” which is effectively dismantling the very laws meant to protect nature and people, one by one.

Nearly a million people added their name urging the Commission and Member States not to touch the laws that protect our water, air, biodiversity, and much more.

On 23 October, we will meet directly with the EU Commissioner for Environment and bring her their demands.

Nature needs you, so make your voice heard!

Sign the petition 👉 https://handsoffnature.eu/ -action

13/10/2026

❤️ LOVE – HOPE – DREAM – DO IT 🐵💚

Which one is your favourite? 👇

When art meets purpose, beautiful things happen. 🎨🌍

So excited to have the incredibly talented Belgian surrealist painter Olivier Lamboray for a very special collaboration with us.

The result? Four unique original paintings, inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall’s extraordinary legacy and lifelong dedication to protecting wildlife, nature and our planet. 🐵🌿

Our ambition? To turn creativity into a force for good! 💚

Through the sale of these original artworks and the possibility of bringing them to life through other creative products, we hope to raise funds and inspire even more people to take action for our planet.

A huge thank you to Olivier for sharing his incredible talent for such a meaningful cause. 🙏

💌 Curious about the paintings or how you can support this initiative? Get in touch at [email protected] (Ingrid Van Loocke)

✨ Let’s turn HOPE into ACTION!

🔗 www.olamboray.com
🔗 www.janegoodall.be

Note: JGI does not endorse handling or close proximity to wild chimpanzees. The painting depicting close contact represents an orphan chimpanzee in a Jane Goodall sanctuary, where staff are trained to work with them.

12/10/2026

🌳 Belgian Tree of the Month: Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur) 🌳

Meet the Pedunculate Oak, one of Europe’s great woodland giants. Growing around 30–35 metres tall, mature oaks develop broad, spreading crowns and can live for many centuries. Its scientific name robur even means “strength”, a fitting name for this impressive tree. 💪🌿

🍂 Autumn is the perfect time to spot one of its most recognisable features: acorns! They grow on long stalks called peduncles, which give the tree its name. These acorns are also an important food source for wildlife, including jays, squirrels, mice and wild boar. 🐿️🐦

🐛 But an oak is much more than just one tree. It’s a whole little ecosystem! Its leaves, bark, branches, acorns and deadwood provide food and shelter for insects, birds, mammals and fungi. More than 2,300 species have been associated with oak trees, making them incredible biodiversity hotspots. For centuries, people have also valued oak for its strong, durable timber, using it for buildings, furniture and even barrels for w**e and spirits.

✨ Fun fact: You can distinguish the Pedunculate Oak from the Sessile Oak by looking at its acorns: Pedunculate Oak acorns hang from long stalks, while Sessile Oak acorns sit much closer to the branches. 🌰

💚 Want to help us bring more trees to life? Donate a tree through JaneGoodall.be and support our tree-planting and restoration efforts. Every tree planted is another step towards healthier ecosystems and a greener future. 🌱🌍

08/10/2026

A powerful reminder that each of us has the ability to create change. 💚

The challenges facing our planet can sometimes feel overwhelming, but our actions matter. Every choice to protect nature, care for animals, support our communities, or inspire others can contribute to something much bigger. 🌱

Jane reminded us throughout her life that hope is about believing in a better future and choosing to help create it. Even small actions, multiplied across communities and generations, can make a real difference.

So keep caring. Keep acting. And most importantly, don’t give up. ✨

🌍 Help us continue Jane’s legacy and turn hope into action. Support our work with a donation at JaneGoodall.be. Every contribution helps create positive change for people, animals, and our planet.

06/10/2026

We’re excited to announce a screening of the movie Reasons For Hope during the Brussels Climate Week, we hope to see you there! 💚

Here is our programme of activities:
- Thu 15/10 (11:25-11:35) - JGI & Forest Forward: Conference Nature presentation on “Expanding Urban Tree Cover”
- Thu 15/10 (13:30-14:30) - JGI screening of Reasons For Hope in the Cinema Room at Maison de la Poste
- Fri 16/10 (14:00-16:00) - JGI & Sonian Forest: guided forest walk on climate change in Boitsfort - starts at Railway station 🌳

05/10/2026

Dr. Jane Goodall taught us that each of us makes a difference every single day. In her honor, we're kicking off a 365 Days of Compassion challenge, and we're inviting you to join.

How it works: Each month, we'll post a list of small actions you can take throughout the month to spread compassion in your community and help people, other animals, and the environment. 💚

Then, if you'd like, you can share stories of your impact on social media using the hashtag and tagging us so that you can inspire others.

04/10/2026

This 4th of October, we celebrate the animals who share our planet and remind ourselves that every living being deserves kindness, respect, and compassion. 🐶🐱🐰🐘🦋

We were at the De Zonnegloed Wildlife Sanctuary yesterday for celebrating this special day. We set up a booth to introduce ourselves to visitors and do face painting for the kids! The place is beautiful, and the animals are well-cared for. A big thank you for the warm welcome and for the volunteers who came to help. 🙏

From the chimpanzees Dr. Jane Goodall has dedicated her life to understanding, to the countless species facing threats around the world, every animal matters and every one of us can make a difference.

Animals may not speak our language, but they feel pain, fear, joy, and love. They depend on us to protect them and give them a voice. 🌍

This World Animal Day, let’s turn compassion into action: adopt, don’t abandon; protect, don’t harm; care, don’t ignore.

Because a kinder world for animals is a kinder world for all. 💚
Don’t hesitate to look around your local community for ways to help animals in need.

Follow us for more animal news, inspiration, and ways to help to create a kinder world for animals. 🐾

01/10/2026

Remembering our fearless founder, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE 💚

As we reflect on Jane's passing, one year ago today, we are reminded of the immense impact she had throughout her lifetime. Dr. Jane Goodall left behind a remarkable legacy, and she also left us with a clear directive: We are a part of the natural world, and we all share a responsibility to protect it.

🐵 Jane transformed our understanding of what it means to be human through her discovery that chimpanzees make and use tools
🐕 Jane advocated tirelessly on behalf of all animals — not just chimpanzees — and used her platform to advance animal welfare causes
🌳 Jane believed in a world where people and wildlife could both thrive, and championed community-led conservation initiatives to help restore ecosystems
🌱 Jane inspired millions to make a positive difference, especially the young people who gave her hope for the future

We are so proud to continue what Jane started: her landmark research through JGI's Gombe Stream Research Center, her animal welfare work through JGI's Tchimpounga sanctuary, her commitment to conservation through our community-led approach Tacare, and her legacy of engaging young people through Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots.

Thank you, Jane. We miss you, and we will continue what you started.

📸: Penelope Breese, Morten Bjarnhof /GANT, Norman Jean Roy, Fernando Turmo, Eric Guzzetta, Stacy Lorraine, Christian B. Valle, Katherine Holland. The Jane Goodall Institute does not endorse handling or close proximity to wildlife. This represents a sanctuary context with trained professionals.

30/09/2026

🇧🇪 Meet Alyssa Edom, one of our passionate volunteers from Brussels. Born and raised in Belgium, her love for nature started early with a lot of pets at home and with her passion in horse riding. 🐴

Alyssa has also always had a special interest in primates, at first through the TV screen, then in real life as she left to work with them in Namibia and Belize after she graduated as a vet assistant. 🐵

That's also why Alyssa joined the JGI volunteer team: when she's not busy at the equine clinic where she currently works, or on holiday observing wild apes around the world, she wanted to dedicate a bit of her free time and her language skills to a great cause created by such an inspiring woman who also was passionate about primates. 🐒

"Everyone has a role to play" and Alyssa feels that hers is to provide a better world for the animals too. 💚

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