WASHINGTON (October 1, 2025) - World Wildlife Fund issued the following statement from Carter Roberts, President and CEO of WWF-US, on the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall:
"Every time I sat with Dr. Jane Goodall, I was reminded of the degree to which she embodied two fundamental human impulses: to connect in the deepest way with those species with whom we share this planet-and to ensure that our children inherit that same sense of joy, wonder and awe in the natural world.
"From Jane Goodall's groundbreaking work with chimpanzees that spans decades to her relentless, elegant, fierce, uncompromising communications, to engaging the world in saving those species by bringing nature into classrooms around the world, she was a force for good.
"We are all touched and moved by her life and her example. She has inspired millions around the world to acquire the same kind of courage and determination to save what we love most."
