Christiana Figueres receives inaugural Jane Goodall Earth Medal
Former United Nations climate chief Christiana Figueres has been named the first recipient of the Jane Goodall Earth Medal. The award honors people who “unite science, courage and responsibility,” according to the supplied source, which also reports that primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall died in October 2025 at age 91.
Former United Nations climate chief Christiana Figueres has been named the recipient of the inaugural Jane Goodall Earth Medal.
The medal honors people who “unite science, courage and responsibility.” Jane Goodall, a primatologist, conservationist and voice of hope, died in October 2025 at age 91.
Goodall also served on Mongabay’s advisory council.
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