Ethologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall will mark her 90th birthday with a series of talks to spark hope leading to change.

“We've got a window of time, I believe, to start slowing down climate change, loss of bio, biodiversity, to alleviate poverty, to bring to an end the terrible industrial farming, especially of animals. To try and persuade the very wealthy to be a little more considerate of the future. The future of all of our children. And without hope, this won't happen. People have to have hope. Otherwise, why bother to do anything?,” said Goodall.

Goodall, a United Nations Messenger of Peace and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, is universally acknowledged for her groundbreaking research on wild chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania. Her insights into the behavior of these animals, including their use of tools, has revolutionized our understanding of the relationship between humans and animals.

The events are to raise money for the Jane Goodall Institute and her proudest achievement, her Roots and Shoots program.

When asked what her birthday wish was, she asked for more time.

“I don't know, five, six, seven, eight good years to continue getting the message out. If it was a wild, ridiculous wish, I would wish that people would come to their senses and start thinking about the environment and not only the bottom line.”

The upcoming talks will focus on Goodall's reflections as she turns 90 and her view on why immediate action is crucial for the creation of a better future. This milestone birthday, one of the most prominent voices in conservation, will not only celebrate her personal achievements but also underline her ongoing commitment to environmental advocacy.

Goodall will speak in Seattle, Washington on March 30th and at New York Beacon’s theater on April 1st.

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