🔗 Share this article A Jane Goodall Earth Medal to Honor Those Acting to Improve the Planet. The world could be under pressure, yet a sense of hope remains. A new award originating at the interdisciplinary festival the Starmus festival aims to motivate individuals to act. A gathering related to the Starmus festival. This new Earth medal bearing Jane Goodall's name will honor in memory of the esteemed British primatologist who died this year. It is designed to celebrate individuals and groups that advocate for our planet's biodiversity. Honoring a Legacy The inaugural winners are expected to be announced at the Starmus VIII festival in Tenerife and La Palma, scheduled from 17–22 October the coming year. It was shared that Jane Goodall, who was a member of the festival's board, had backed the medal's establishment. “The idea behind this award, and Starmus being entrusted to oversee it, originated with Jane,” a representative said. “She said that she wanted this to happen. And I think due to the very special bond she shared with the festival.” “This medal will acknowledge sustainable programmes carried out to build an environment improved for people, animals and the environment and foster motivation to continue that work,” commented a relative. Format and Inspiration A co-founder of Starmus noted that the medal – unveiled at a prestigious venue – will likely encompass various fields. “It’s going to be very much similar to the Stephen Hawking award for science communication established a decade past,” he explained. Jane Goodall herself received of that very medal. Sharing thoughts about the future for Earth, a prominent voice said, “To be truthful, it is difficult to maintain optimism. The current political climate in one major nation is conducting a dismissal of evidence. So this undermines collective action.” “Realistically, the prospects aren't particularly bright therefore we must begin to thinking again, much more seriously about the consequences of our actions. This concern encompasses not only climate change, but also the whole way that we treat nature.” Following an Example As a result, observers believe it was an opportune moment to honor her guiding principles. “It is believed that in bestowing this medal, we will be considering this core philosophy of Jane’s – which made her priority, to change the way we treat the other animals around us.” A major topic at present involves the spread of misinformation. The theme of the upcoming festival will be “the search for truth”. “We realised that factual reality has become a subject of discussion where political interests are involved. And it’s an alarming trend,” he commented. “The science of climate is a science; you cannot allow interference by political agendas in this field.” Optimism and Resolve The aspiration remains that this honor will spur concrete steps. “It focuses on motivating others to participate and to show concern and to strive in that direction, truly. Regardless of if we’re optimistic, we must focus on doing the best we can,” a statement concluded. “Accept the possibility of failure, yet we must have to work to achieve positive outcomes.” A family member engaged in environmental protection expressed optimism that “with guidance and once enabled, humans are capable of being responsible caretakers of Earth”, citing the work of a foundation which, in addition to its projects, empowers the next generation become engaged with their community, wildlife, and the natural world. “As Jane Goodall repeatedly reminded us, our daily actions have an impact and it is up to us the kind of difference we choose to create,” it was stated. “There is still time and the Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will give encouragement and raise awareness regarding the positive actions currently in progress.”