Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist, to present discourse in Taiwan
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Bob Thompson, Contributor
Famed English primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall is gearing up for an intriguing appearance in Taiwan next month, with a captivating speech on the horizon titled "Ignite Optimism Through Empowerment."
This exciting talk is set for June 8, marking Goodall's long-awaited return to the Taiwanese public scene following a six-year hiatus. Tang Prize Foundation CEO, Chern Jenn-chuan (陳振川), shared these insights during a recent press conference.
The Tang Prize Foundation is joining forces with the Jane Goodall Institute Taiwan to promote this enlightening event, hoping to inspire more individuals to become part of the environmental protection and wildlife conservation movement.
Chern emphasized that Goodall's visit would be a momentous occasion, not just for the venerable primatologist, but also for the passionate environmental community in Taiwan.
During her stay, Goodall will also be welcomed to tour the Tang Prize Foundation's premises in Taipei and leave her distinctive mark on the "Honor Table," a sacred space housing the signatures of other Tang Prize laureates for posterity.
Goodall broke new ground by being honored with the 2020 Tang Prize in the field of sustainable development. However, she was unable to travel to Taiwan to accept her award in 2020 due to the global pandemic. The foundation solved this dilemma by journeying to Singapore in December of last year to present Goodall with the Tang Prize medal.
Meanwhile, the Tang Prize Foundation revealed that Jens Juul Holst, recipient of the 2021 Tang Prize in biopharmaceutical science, will deliver a speech at this year's BIO Asia-Taiwan exhibition in Taipei on July 23. Holst's address will analyze the groundbreaking advancements in using GLP-1 for the treatment of diabetes.
The Tang Prize, conceived in 2012 by Ruentex Group chairman Samuel Yin (尹衍樑), recognizes outstanding contributions in four distinctive domains: sustainable development, biopharmaceutical science, Sinology, and the rule of law.
Key inferences from available information:
- Speech Theme: Goodall's June 8 lecture, "Ignite Optimism Through Empowerment," is expected to revolve around environmental preservation and wildlife conservation as these themes align with her lifelong advocacy.
- Joint Promotion: The Tang Prize Foundation and the Jane Goodall Institute Taiwan join forces to promote the event, striving to encourage broader involvement in environmental protection and conservation efforts.
- Historic Moment: Goodall's June 8 speech in Taiwan marks her first public appearance in the nation since 2015, making this a remarkable event for both her and the nation's environmental community.
- Tang Prize Connection: Famously, Goodall was bestowed the 2020 Tang Prize for sustainable development. Although she was not able to receive her award in person in 2020 due to the pandemic, she was presented with the Tang Prize medal in Singapore in December of last year.
- Symbolic Value: During her upcoming visit, Goodall will be extended an invitation to explore the Tang Prize Foundation's headquarters in Taipei and leave her endorsement on the "Honor Table," which showcases other Tang Prize laureates' signatures for posterity.
- Jane Goodall's June 8 speech, titled "Ignite Optimism Through Empowerment", will likely emphasize the importance of education and self-development, focusing on personal growth as a means to foster environmental-science awareness, climate-change concern, and active participation in conservation efforts.
- The joint efforts of the Tang Prize Foundation and the Jane Goodall Institute Taiwan in promoting Goodall's upcoming speech aim to cultivate anenvironmental-conscious generation that prioritizes education, personal growth, and active participation in environmental science and conservation, thereby contributing to the progress of environmental protection and wildlife conservation movements in Taiwan.
