🔗 Share this article A Jane Goodall Earth Medal Will Recognise Individuals Working to Better the Planet. Our planet is under strain, however there is hope. A fresh honor originating at the interdisciplinary festival the Starmus festival seeks to motivate the public to make a difference. A gathering related to the Starmus festival. This new Earth medal bearing Jane Goodall's name will be given in memory of the renowned British primatologist who died recently. It is designed to celebrate individuals and groups that protect the natural world. Award Details The inaugural winners are expected to be announced during the upcoming Starmus event in Tenerife and La Palma, scheduled from 17–22 October the coming year. It was shared that Jane Goodall, a former Starmus advisory board member, had endorsed the award’s creation. “The idea behind this award, and Starmus being entrusted with organising it, was Jane's wish,” a representative said. “She expressed that she wanted for this to occur. And I think because of the very special bond she had with us.” “The Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal aims to highlight sustainable programmes carried out to build an environment a better place for people, animals and the environment and foster motivation for the continuation such efforts,” said a family member. Format and Inspiration One of the founders of the festival indicated that the medal – unveiled at a scientific institution – will likely encompass various fields. “The intent is for it to be inspired by the Stephen Hawking medal honoring scientific outreach established a decade past,” it was explained. Jane Goodall was a recipient of that award. Sharing thoughts about the future for Earth, a prominent voice remarked, “Honestly, it is difficult to feel hopeful. Certain policies globally represents a dismissal of evidence. This situation undermines collective action.” “To be honest, the prospects aren't very good therefore we must begin to reflecting, much more seriously about the consequences of human activity. And that’s not just global warming, that’s the whole way in which we interact with the natural world.” A Call to Action Therefore, observers believe it was an opportune moment to emulate her guiding principles. “I think that when we’re awarding this medal, the focus will be on this core philosophy of Jane’s – that was her priority, to transform how we regard fellow creatures around us.” Another key issue today is the proliferation of false information. The focus of next year’s festival is set as “the search for truth”. “It has become apparent that truth is becoming a matter of debate where political interests are involved. And it’s a perilous development,” it was said. “Climate research is a science; you cannot have any influence by political agendas in climate science.” Hope and Determination The goal is that this honor can motivate positive change. “It focuses on inspiring individuals to engage and to show concern and to work toward these goals, truly. Regardless of if we’re optimistic, we must focus on doing the best we can,” a statement concluded. “Accept the possibility of setbacks, yet we must continue striving toward success.” A descendant involved in environmental protection expressed confidence that “given direction and once enabled, people can be responsible caretakers of Earth”, citing the work of a foundation which, among its other activities, assists the youth get involved locally, animals, and the natural world. “As Jane Goodall constantly emphasized, the choices we make each day make a difference and the responsibility lies with us what type of impact we make,” it was stated. “There is still time and the Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will give encouragement and raise awareness regarding beneficial initiatives currently in progress.”