Goodall was appointed a UN Messenger of Peace on April 8, 2002.
On April 8, 2002, Jane Goodall was appointed a United Nations Messenger of Peace by Secretary-General Kofi Annan. This prestigious role recognized her significant contributions to conservation and her advocacy for the protection of the environment and human rights. As a Messenger of Peace, Goodall used her platform to focus on environmental conservation and the intersection of development and human ecosystems, remaining an outspoken leader in the global dialogue on sustainable development and wildlife conservation.