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My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. It's a profound loss for the world, especially for the conservation community and we will remember her, with immense gratitude.

My tribute to her incredible life:

The news of Dr. Jane Goodall's passing yesterday fills me with a deep sadness, yet her extraordinary life leaves behind a legacy as vital and enduring as the ancient forests she worked to protect, raising awareness about deforestation and the interconnectedness of human life and healthy habitats.   

She was a figure of serene, focused, and determined grace whose passion for conservation burned with an inextinguishable flame.

Dr. Goodall's energy and drive were simply awe-inspiring. I marvelled at her inexhaustible stamina. For decades, she crisscrossed the globe, giving memorable, moving speeches that served as a powerful, unwavering call to action—reminding every audience of the huge importance of saving the world's precious wildlife. She possessed a rare ability to combine scientific rigour with a profound, emotional connection to the natural world, touching the hearts of millions and transforming our understanding of chimpanzees and, by extension, ourselves.

While her groundbreaking work in Gombe is legendary, perhaps the most forward-looking testament to her hope for the future is the Roots and Shoots programme. This global youth movement, which she founded, empowers young people to initiate positive change for animals, the environment, and their communities. It embodies her belief that every individual, every day, can make a difference—a philosophy she lived to the very end.

Dr. Goodall's tireless work was a masterclass in compassionate advocacy. Her determination to fight for a better world, coupled with her gentle and serene demeanour, provided us all with an incomparable role model.

We may marvel at her endless energy now that she is gone, but we can best honour her memory by embodying her spirit: by remaining focused, determined, and hopeful, and by committing ourselves to the conservation work she championed. Her voice may be silent, but her message echoes on, calling us to action.

RIP Jane.  We will miss you.