Jane Goodall Offers Hope At IFAW's Limerick Conference 6/16/2004
From: Nick Jenkins of the The International Fund for Animal Welfare, UK Tel: 44-0-7799-883355 or njenkins@ifaw.org LIMERICK, Ireland, June 16 -- Dr. Jane Goodall, one of the world's most renowned ape experts, will give a public lecture at Limerick University on Friday, June 18 as the highlight of an international scientific conference. The International Fund for Animal Welfare's Dr. David Lavigne said, "Jane is one of the world's most prominent primatologists and wildlife conservationists. It is a real privilege to have her present this lecture as the highlight of the conference week." Goodall, who is famous particularly for her work with apes in Africa, will give a one-hour lecture titled 'Reason for Hope' at the Jean Monet Theatre at the university at 7pm. During her lecture, she will present her views on the way forward for protecting wild animals as part of the forum, 'Wildlife Conservation: In Pursuit of Ecological Sustainability,' hosted by IFAW (the International Fund for Animal Welfare http://www.ifaw.org ) and runs from tomorrow until the end of the week at the university. About 85 scientists and other experts will attend the conference from a range of backgrounds spanning ethics to economics from all around the world. As one of the organizers Dr. Lavigne, added: "The conference is a world first for the level of eminent experts being brought together on this subject and we hope it will be a starting point for a new approach to wildlife conservation globally." Goodall's lecture will include information about the ongoing 44-year study of wild chimpanzees at Gombe Stream Research Center in Africa and the path that has led her to establish the Jane Goodall Institute and its many programs in research, education and conservation and development. She travels more than 300 days a year raising awareness about the many problems we face today and the actions that individuals can take to make a difference. Roots & Shoots, her humanitarian and environmental program for young people, is now active in more than 80 countries. Dr. Goodall was appointed as UN Messenger of Peace by Secretary General Kofi Annan and is the author of many books. Her work with chimpanzees is the subject of a new movie, 'Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees,' which will shortly be shown at IMAX theatres. The series of presentations and supplementary papers will be published as a book after the forum. Editors: For more information visit http://www.ifaw.org/forum and http://www.janegoodall.org |