Women4Green Impact Series #19: Hope & Harmony – Between Nature and People, Blue and Green, for Today and Tomorrow with Dr Jane Goodall and Dr Sylvia Earle

CDL, Jane Goodall Institute (Singapore) (JGIS) and Ocean Geographic jointly organised a historic fundraising event titled “Hope & Harmony – Between Nature and People, Blue and Green, for Today and Tomorrow” in support of environmental conservation efforts. Held at Orchard Hotel Singapore the event brought together two of the world’s most celebrated legendary conservationists: Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of JGIS and UN Messenger for Peace, and “Her Deepness” Dr Sylvia Earle, Founder of DEEP HOPE and Mission Blue, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and TIME Magazine’s first “Hero for the Planet”. Being their first ever collaboration in Asia, Dr Goodall and Dr Earle shared inspiring stories from their over six-decadelong journeys, emphasising on the importance of environmental conservation and nature preservation in support of the planet’s most vulnerable inhabitants.

The event was attended by around 1,400 guests from all walks of life across the public, private and people sectors. The event raised some S$150,000 from ticket sales, which will go towards environmental conservation efforts undertaken by JGIS and Ocean Geographic.

Highlights included:
– Personal reflections and aspirations by Dr Goodall and Dr Earle, who shared their challenges and hopes for the planet
– Children’s worries and wishes expressed by winners of CDL’s “We Love Our Planet” Storytelling Contest
– A Net Zero pledge aimed at fostering a brighter and more sustainable future
– An engaging dialogue between the two remarkable women, moderated by CDL’s Chief Sustainability Officer Ms Esther An and Senior Lecturer, NTU Asian School of the Environment Dr Shawn Lum
– A musical performance by Singaporean musician Ms Inch Chua

At the end of the event, Special Guest Deputy Prime Minister DPM Mr Heng Swee Keat presented tokens of appreciation on behalf of the Singaporean community to both Dr Goodall and Dr Earle.

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