The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism through Tanzania National Parks Tanzania (Tanapa) on Friday awarded renowned primatologist Dr Jane Goodall for her exemplary contribution to the conservation of Chimpanzees in the country.
July 14
marks 56 years since she ventured into the study of social and familiar
interaction with the Chimpanzee in Gombe National Park in Kigoma region a
journey that opened a window of discoveries about the creatures that are
closely related to human beings.
The
Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism through Tanzania National Parks
(Tanapa) on Friday awarded renowned primatologist Dr Jane Goodall for her
exemplary contribution to the conservation of Chimpanzees in the country.
Today (July
14) marks 56 years since she ventured into the study of social and familiar
interaction with the Chimpanzee in Gombe National Park in Kigoma region a
journey that opened a window of discoveries about the creatures that are
closely related to human beings.
During her
acceptance speech Dr Goodall said wildlife conservation is a complex endeavour
that requires huge investment of human and financial resources and this can be
facilitated by partnership between the government and private sector.
“As much as
it’s expensive it is worth the struggle to protect people, animals, and
environment in our societies,” she explained.
She went on
to say that, the required resources should be able to facilitate regular and
thorough researches in the areas of conservation as well as involving the
locals throughout the process of animals’ preservation through trainings for
awareness and capacity building.
Dr Goodall
attributed her award to her mother who always supported her from a young age
when she was adventurous with a great curiosity for animals.
For his part
the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Prof Jumanne Maghembe said in
increasing the funding for wildlife conservation in the country, of which the
ministry has currently raised USD10 million (~Sh24 billion) through
conservation fee in all national parks.
“The money
set by the government for this cause is not enough, thus the reason for raising
these funds; that will highly facilitate environmental and natural world
management,” he explained.
The British
primatologist, animal rights activists has a number of accomplishments some of
which are being the United Nations Messenger of Peace, founder of the Dr Jane
Institute and the Roots and Shoots programme that is currently running in
schools in more than 130 countries across the globe.