About The Jane Goodall Institute (Hong Kong)
The Jane Goodall Institute (Hong Kong) is a registered charity founded by renowned ethologist and UN Peace Ambassador Dr. Jane Goodall. With branches in over 30 regions, including Beijing, the UK, Canada, and Singapore, we inspire and empower youth to become leaders in sustainable development, promoting social and environmental harmony. Since 2002, we have provided engaging sustainability education to over 130 local universities, secondary schools, primary schools, and kindergartens.
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Impactful Legacy

Benefit from the expertise of a globally recognized organization with a proven track record in environmental education.

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Curriculum Integration

Our programs align with key learning areas, including "Civic and Social Development," "Other Learning Experiences," and can be supported by the "All-round Learning Grant."

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Student Empowerment

We provide students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become environmental stewards and active citizens.

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Teacher Support

We offer comprehensive resources and guidance to help your school effectively implement our programs.

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Community Engagement

Join a network of passionate educators and students making a real difference in Hong Kong.

become environmental stewards and active citizens.
Empower Students to Lead Environmental Initiatives on Campus
Benefit from the Expertise and Proven Track Record of a Globally Renowned Organization in Environmental Education

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Join the Roots & Shoots School Network

The "Roots & Shoots" program was established by Dr. Jane Goodall in 1991, encouraging young people from over 50 countries to make a positive impact in their communities. In Hong Kong, the "Roots & Shoots School Network" has over 130 local universities, secondary schools, primary schools, and kindergartens participating. Our organization regularly collaborates with schools to organize various educational activities, jointly committed to sustainable development.

Benefits of Joining the Network:

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Empower students to lead environmental initiatives within your school, with guidance from our experienced education team. Train students to become "Sustainability Ambassadors" for your school and participate in the annual "Roots & Shoots" Creative Solution Design Competition, annual exhibitions, award ceremonies, and other exciting events.

Train students to become "Sustainability Ambassadors" for your school and support students in organizing school-based activities.

Participate in the annual "Roots & Shoots" Creative Solution Design Competition, exhibitions, award ceremonies, and other exciting events.

Receive priority registration for our educational activities and workshops.

Receive support for your school's environmental activities and stay informed with the latest sustainable development education resources.

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2025-26 Annual Activities

Roots & Shoots School Network Annual Activities
Environmental Education Activities

Description：
This year, we’re launching innovative environmental education activities and workshops for schools, including English-language environmental workshops and new activities blending Chinese traditional culture. Students will explore waste reduction through traditional crafts, practicing sustainable development and contributing to the planet’s future!

Key Highlights：
We offer hands-on English and Cantonese workshops for schools, integrating environmental education with Chinese traditional culture, focusing on waste reduction and creative reuse, aligned with sustainable development goals, and providing post-event reports to summarize outcomes.

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2nd "Roots & Shoots" SDGs Creative Solution Design Competition

Brief Description and Highlights:：
From October 2025 to March 2026, we will host extracurricular learning, field trips, expert lectures, and group project design, culminating in a March finale showcase with industry experts and media. Students will receive certificates, awards, and opportunities to interact with Dr. Jane Goodall, meeting various learning requirements, with post-event reports provided.

This Year's Theme: Reshaping Hope
Through "Design Thinking," we empower students to tackle Hong Kong's plastic pollution, encouraging creative solution design. Upholding the "Hope Begins with Action" philosophy, we inspire students to believe in their ability to drive change.

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"Cherish Our Ocean" Shoreline Cleanup Campaign 2025

Brief Description:
In collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute (Hong Kong), the "Cherish Our Oceans" coastal cleanup initiative has, since 2020, worked with schools and organizations to remove over 55 tons of marine debris, offering hands-on garbage collection and experiential learning.

Expectation：
Build a dynamic network of businesses, youth, and communities dedicated to coastal conservation, educating participants about marine pollution, promoting sustainable habits, and providing schools with post-event reports summarizing impact.
Contribute to Hong Kong's marine environment! Register your school now for the 2025 "Cherish Our Ocean" Shoreline Cleanup.

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Annual Activities Showcase
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Environmental Education Activities

This year, we will provide schools with a series of innovative and meaningful environmental education activities and workshops designed to inspire and educate students. In addition to the popular English environmental workshops, we are also launching new activities that integrate environmental themes with traditional Chinese culture. Students will explore traditional crafts while creatively rethinking waste reduction concepts, practicing sustainable development concepts, and contributing to the future of the planet!

  • Key Highlights:
  • Hands-on learning experiences
  • Workshops in English and Cantonese
  • Integration of environmental concepts with traditional Chinese culture
  • Focus on waste reduction and creative reuse
  • Alignment with sustainable development goals
  • Provide schools with post-event reports summarizing activity outcomes.
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2nd "Roots & Shoots" SDGs Creative Solution Design Competition

Empower and encourage students to become problem-solvers and change-makers in our society. This year's theme is "Reshaping Hope," which aims to challenge students to develop innovative solutions to real-world environmental and social problems, enhance students' awareness as social and global citizens, and contribute to the sustainable development of the planet.

  • Program Content and Highlights:
  • Held from October 2025 to March 2026
  • Includes extracurricular learning, field trips, and expert lectures
  • Arrange for professionals to guide group solution design
  • Finals and presentations in March, with participation from industry professionals and media
  • Certificates and awards, and the opportunity to interact with Dr. Jane Goodall
  • The program meets the requirements of "Other Learning Experiences," "All-round Learning Grant," and "Civic and Social Development."
  • Provide post-event reports summarizing activity and competition outcomes.
  • This Year's Theme: Reshaping Hope
  • Focuses on empowering students to address plastic pollution issues in Hong Kong through "design thinking."
  • Encourages students to use creativity to design feasible solutions.
  • Emphasizes the "Hope Through Action" concept, inspiring students to believe in their ability to make a difference.
  • Competition Structure:
  • Secondary School Group: Focuses on group collaboration to design creative and feasible solutions to address issues.
  • Primary School Group: Emphasizes creativity and problem-solving skills.
  • Team Size: 5-10 students per team, maximum 3 teams per school.
  • Program Schedule:
  • Expert Lectures: October 2025
  • Field Trips: September 2025
  • Team Collaboration Problem Solving Activities
  • Professional Guidance: October 2025
  • Solution Presentation Competition: March 2026
  • Awards Ceremony: March 2026
  • Fees:
  • "Roots & Shoots School Network" Members: HK$900 per student
  • Non-Network Members: HK$1,100 per student
  • Early Bird Discount: HK$1,000 per student
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"Cherish Our Ocean" Shoreline Cleanup Campaign 2025

Join The Jane Goodall Institute Hong Kong in our impactful "Cherish Our Oceans" coastal cleanup. Since 2020, we have partnered with schools and organizations to successfully remove over 55 tons of marine debris. This program offers more than just collecting marine debris; it's a hands-on learning experience:

  • Program Impact:
  • Builds a dynamic network of corporate partners, youth, and communities dedicated to coastal conservation.
  • Educates participants about marine pollution and encourages them to develop sustainable habits.
  • Provides schools with a post-event report summarizing the impact of participation.
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