On Saturday the 17th of February 2024, around 100 people came to plant 2.000 trees in Gooik with us. Several youth groups accompanied our volunteers to plant a new forest such as Gooik Chiro and TADAs childrens (ToekomstAtelierDel’Avenir). We were lucky, the sun warmed us up nicely, and the conditions were perfect for planting.
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Help us planting trees by offering one for Christmas!
Read moreHow about planting trees in Belgium and Africa without leaving your comfy couch?
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Luminus Forest in One Day 2024
Read moreOn Sunday 24 November, Luminus and Jane Goodall Institute Belgium will plant 3000 trees in Ans, Wallonia.
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Former top-level judoka Charline Van Snick is the new ambassador for the Jane Goodall Institute in Belgium
Read moreIn addition to being a top athlete, Charline Van Snick is also a passionate activist and the new godmother/ambassador of our institute. We are incredibly thankful that she is joining us in spreading Jane Goodall’s mission.
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Nature wins - the law to restore it gets final approval
Read moreWe celebrate the outcome of the EU member states’ environmental council on 17 June 2024 as it adopted the nature restoration law after a long struggle. This is a huge win for nature, climate action, citizens and future.
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Nature restoration law supported by 75% of citizens in countries not backing the law
Read moreEU member states, the Netherlands, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Poland, and Sweden are at odds with public opinion as they block the nature restoration law. A recent survey shows that 3 out of 4 citizens are in favour of the legislation.
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The long-fought EU deforestation law is in jeopardy
Read moreThe EU deforestation law entered into force in June 2023 after having been adopted with broad support from the European Parliament and the Council. Now, during its implementation phase, forces, such as certain industry associations, third countries and even agriculture ministers from EU member states are trying to undermine the law.
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No dolphinarium, including the one in Bruges, can comply
Read moreBrussels, Wednesday 6 March 2024 – This morning, the Animal Welfare Committee of the Flemish Parliament heard experts on the proposal for a decree “on the welfare of dolphins” submitted by Els Ampe (Voor U). Also on hand: none other than Dr Jane Goodall, the legendary UN peace ambassador and world-renowned authority anthropologist/biologist, whose research on chimpanzees in their own biotope provided groundbreaking scientific knowledge and revolutionised primatology. In a video message, Jane Goodall explained why she is fighting against keeping cetaceans in captivity and pleading for the phasing out of the keeping of dolphins at the Bruges’ Boudewijn Seapark dolphinarium: “No dolphinarium, including the one in Bruge, can meet the needs of these magnificent marine mammals!”
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Tribute to Jane Goodall at 90
Read moreIn this wide-ranging collection of tributes and photographs from numerous time zones and continents, we celebrate Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday with ninety wonderful “candles.”
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Nature restoration law sealed in the European Parliament
Read moreIn the plenary this week, the European Parliament adopted with 329 in favour and 275 against the agreement negotiated last year on the nature restoration law.
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