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It’s #GISDay ! Let’s celebrate by talking about community mapping, an impactful way to use Geospatial Information Systems in conservation work! ??? ?? Community mapping is one of the participatory tools we use in our Tacare approach to community-led conservation, and it is integral to the Listening and Understanding phases of Tacare. It bridges Indigenous and local knowledge and shows the connection between people, wildlife and their shared environment! ??? Maps have long been a useful tool for understanding and communicating information about the world around us. In 2002, the Jane Goodall Institute became one of the first to use high resolution satellite imagery for community mapping to record local understanding of the land and resources and document information that is excluded from mainstream maps. Local people were able to see their village lands in detail, locating their homes and adding information only they possessed, such as customary land boundaries, natural resources, and sacred areas. ?? JGI later innovated on this by combining these local interpretations of printed Maxar Technologies and Planet satellite images with mobile field data collection through Esri 's ArcGIS Survey123. This mobile app solution provides a reliable alternative to paper-based data collection, allowing community members to more quickly update digital data created during the community mapping process. ?? JGI recognizes that local inhabitants hold invaluable knowledge of their environments. By working with local people to map their communities, we are adding depth to our understanding of the ecosystems and threats nearby, and identifying locally-owned objectives and solutions that can inform our response. ?? Celebrate GIS Day with us by exploring this story map of our teams using GIS around the world! >> https://arcg.is/ajner ?? credits: Images 1-3: JGI/Lilian Pintea Image 4: Jane Goodall Institute #SatelliteImagery #Tacare #JaneGoodallInstitute

The JGI team had the honor of being part of the recently concluded 2024 Africa Congress for Conservation Biology (ACCB)! ???? This is the single largest gathering of African conservationists, dedicated to addressing biodiversity conservation challenges and presenting new research. Representatives from JGI Tanzania, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, and USA working across multiple departments gathered in Moshi, Tanzania to participate in this integral conference and share knowledge and insights from conservation practices. Here are a few highlights from the event: ?? Shared insights from more than 60 years of primate research at Gombe Stream Research Center ??? Highlighted JGI’s efforts to turn geospatial data into conservation action and community impact ?? Led a workshop on crafting local values-based communications for community-centered conservation. ?? Discussed how our teams scale youth-led initiatives across Africa ?? Shared exciting preliminary results from our ecoacoustics project — more info coming soon ?? ? Highlighted many of JGI's conservation strategies including land-use planning, forest restoration, and community forest concessions, as well as our Triangle Approach to address wildlife crime We're so proud of all the ways that each Jane Goodall Institute chapter is unlocking the power of science and technologies by putting Tacare — our community-led conservation approach — into action! ?? credits: JGI/Vivian Shadrack, Saluum Saad, and Deus Mjungu #ACCB2024 #AfricanConservation #JaneGoodallInstitute

15th?November 2024 marks the first ever?International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC)?as proclaimed by UN General Assembly resolution 78/267.?Today the Jane Goodall Institute marks this first international day of its kind with stories of hope in the face of transnational organized crime. Read Kabi's story and more about how we are commemorating the victims of organized crime: https://lnkd.in/e4mSKHjA #4EverWild #StopOrganizedCrime #OneHealth

A message from our founder, Dr. Jane Goodall, on the last NIH chimpanzees, who will be moved to Chimp Haven sanctuary in Louisiana. "This is a long-overdue victory for these beings. After years of suffering and isolation, they will finally have the opportunity to experience life as it should be—together, in the most enriched and natural environment possible. Now, with top-notch veterinary and compassionate care, they will know companionship and freedom in a way that has been denied them for far too long."

?? Transforming villages through land-use planning! ?? ??? Land-use planning is exactly what it sounds like — mapping out a location and its resources, and deciding how to use that land sustainably in a way that benefits everyone! ???? Mtanga Village in western Tanzania has faced numerous challenges, including conflicts over village boundaries, human-wildlife conflicts, insecure land rights, the loss of precious forests, and the degradation of water sources. It was a village in crisis. ?? Through JGI's Landscape Conservation in Western Tanzania (LCWT) program funded by USAID, JGI used our Tacare approach to work with the community, listening to their concerns and providing land-use planning training based on their needs. ?? By facilitating an effective land-use planning process, the people of Mtanga Village transformed their community. The regeneration of forests, reestablishment of wildlife corridors, protection of water sources, and reduced landslides caused by rain have been a welcome relief to the village and was inspiration to continue this path of sustainable development! ?? ?? credit: Images 1+2: JGI/Michael Pandisha Image 3: JGI/Dr. Lilian Pintea Alt Text: A photo of about thirty people of varying appearances gathered outside around a large map on the ground that appears to have been made with colored sands and rocks. One person is standing at the center of the map and speaking to the group. A photo of about fifteen people with dark skin and of varying appearances gathered outside around a large map on the ground that appears to have been made with colored sands and rocks. A few people are pointing to areas of the map with sticks. A photo of four feminine people and three masculine people with dark skin of varying appearances sitting outside around a map created with satellite imagery and placing labels on different parts of the map. . . . #JaneGoodall #JaneGoodallInstitute #Chimpanzees #Conservation #Nonprofit #ChimpanzeeConservation #Interconnected #CommunityLedConservation #CommunityConservation #Wildlife #AfricanWildlife #Tacare

As Jane often says, "Roots creep underground everywhere and make a firm foundation. Shoots seem very weak, but to reach the light, they can break open brick walls." Roots & Shoots began on Jane Goodall’s front porch in Tanzania, when a group of students told her they felt powerless thinking about the problems all around them. She encouraged them to use their voices and ideas to address the issues they saw, head-on. Roots & Shoots was born. If, like these students, you're ready to take action for a cause you care about, here are some ways you can get started: ?? Take one of our suggested actions for a variety of issues, from pollinator disappearance to food waste ?? Find other like-minded changemakers and start a Roots & Shoots group ?? Use our 4-step formula to brainstorm an impactful community project Remember — every individual can make a difference ?? Start at rootsandshoots.org ?? credit: Image 1: David Montejano Image 2+3:JGI/Eric Guzzetta Image 4+5: JGI/Fernando Turmo #Hope #RootsAndShoots #WorkingTogether

#ICYMI , last week the Jane Goodall Institute participated in the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) UN Biodiversity in Cali, Colombia! ?????? This conference provides an opportunity for governing bodies and key partners from around the world to come together and work towards the conservation and sustainable/equitable use of biological diversity ???? JGI was at #COP16 to talk about Tacare — our community-led approach to conservation — and share some of the lessons and successes from our work! So much happened, but here are some key moments from the conference: ??? JGI USA VP of Conservation Science Dr. Lilian Pintea led a session on Tacare, our signature approach to community-led conservation in collaboration with Esri in the GEO pavilion in the Blue Zone, COP16's main conference space. The session introduced Tacare and launched a new Tacare Story Map in English and Spanish developed in collaboration with Esri and Blue Raster. Dr. Pintea then discussed Tacare tools developed as part of the Jane Goodall Institute Science & Knowledge Platform developed with support from Apple, USAID, Esri, Blue Raster, Esri Eastern Africa, and other partners. He focused on how ArcGIS field data collection apps, satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and online dashboards have been used to power JGI’s Tacare process by focusing on our Community Mapping System, Tree Planting and Restoration System, and Decision Support & Alert System. ?? We celebrated the Impact of Roots & Shoots Colombia with a beautiful exhibit in the Green Zone, one of COP16's conference spaces ?? We accepted a Global Biodiversity Standard certification on behalf of Jane Goodall Institute Uganda for their work in the Budongo and Bugoma Corridor Thank you to everyone who contributed to this impactful event — together, we can make a difference for global biodiversity! Learn more on our blog >> https://lnkd.in/gC_n7TGz ?? credit: Jane Goodall Institute The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada Bella Lam Dan DuPont Susana Name #Biodiversity #JaneGoodallInstitute

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This week at COP16 Colombia, the JGI team, represented by Bella Lam and Lilian Pintea had the honor of accepting a Global Biodiversity Standard certification on behalf of Jane Goodall Institute Uganda! See more of this newly named Global Biodiversity Standard advanced site in Uganda. ???? “It brings me great pride to know that our work along the Budongo and Bugoma corridor in Uganda in collaboration with JGI Uganda,?Jane Goodall Institute Austria?and?Ecosia, is among the first in the world to receive advanced certification under the Global Biodiversity Standard,” says our founder, Dr. Jane Goodall ?? “This recognition honours our commitment to preserving life’s diversity and restoring vital habitats. Guided by the scientific rigor of the Standard, the leadership of local hub partners in assessment, and the communities on the ground striving to protect their environment. The Global Biodiversity Standard reminds us of our responsibility to protect our ecosystems, not just for our own survival, but for the future of every living creature with whom we share this planet. ?? My hope is that many more organisations will adopt the measures laid out by the Standard and ensure we regenerate the planet for future generations.” ?? Thank you to Botanic Gardens Conservation International?for this honor! #COP16?#JaneGoodallInstitute?#JGI?#Biodiversity?#ChimpanzeeConservation?#CommunityConservation?#Tacare?#GlobalForests

Pairing geospatial information systems (GIS) with Indigenous knowledge for greater understanding ??? Our community-led conservation approach — which we call "Tacare" — puts local people living in and around chimpanzee habitat at the center of conservation planning. This means that JGI staff gain new insights from hearing local people's different perspectives. ???? When VP of Conservation Science Dr. Lilian Pintea was finishing up one of the first community mapping exercises in the Gombe region of Tanzania, he asked what was missing. To his surprise, the community members he was working with started pointing out traditional sacred sites: a large rock in a lake where fisherman pray for safe fishing, a tree surrounded by stones that was said to hold a spirit, and a hill where an old man who could speak to snakes used to live. ?????? These seemed like minor details at first when considering the larger landscape. However, when they looked at these sites on the map, they realized that they marked almost the center and outermost edges of a forest patch that the community had decided to preserve. In listening to community perceptions of their home, JGI was able to understand how land use decisions were being made, and work more collaboratively towards shared goals. ???? This story was adapted from the book "Local Voices, Local Choices," created by the Jane Goodall Institute and edited by @ Lilian Pintea and Adam Bean in collaboration with @ Esri, published in 2022. Grab a copy to learn more about our signature Tacare approach >> https://lnkd.in/e2mui2Bg ?? credits: Images 1 + 2: JGI/Dr. Lilian Pintea Image 3: JGI/Bill Wallauer #Tacare #GeospatialInformationSystems #IndigenousKnowledge