🔗 Share this article The Jane Goodall Earth Medal to Honor Individuals Acting to Improve the World. Earth is facing challenges, but there is hope. A novel accolade from the interdisciplinary festival the Starmus festival aims to inspire people to take action. An event related to the Starmus festival. This new Earth medal bearing Jane Goodall's name will be given in honour of the celebrated British primatologist who died recently. It is designed to celebrate individuals and groups that protect our planet's biodiversity. Award Details The first recipients will be revealed during the upcoming Starmus event in Tenerife and La Palma, which will run from October 17th to 22nd the coming year. Reports indicate that Goodall, a former member of the festival's board, had backed the award’s creation. “The concept behind this medal, and Starmus being entrusted to oversee it, originated with Jane,” a statement said. “She said she would like this to happen. And I think due to the very special connection she shared with us.” “This medal aims to highlight enduring projects undertaken to build an environment a better place for people, animals and the environment and foster motivation for the continuation such efforts,” commented a relative. Format and Inspiration A co-founder of the festival indicated that the medal – which was announced at a prestigious venue – would probably have multiple categories. “It will be modeled after the Stephen Hawking award for science communication that we created exactly 10 years ago,” he explained. Jane Goodall herself received of that very medal. Expressing concern on the outlook for Earth, one figure remarked, “Frankly, it is difficult to maintain optimism. Present governance globally represents a dismissal of evidence. This situation really cripples the world’s efforts.” “In truth, things don’t look very good which means we need to commence thinking again, more deeply regarding the impact of our actions. This concern encompasses not only global warming, that’s the entire manner in which we interact with the natural world.” A Call to Action Consequently, it was noted it was an opportune moment to emulate her guiding principles. “It is believed that when we’re awarding this medal, we will be considering this essential spirit of Jane’s – that was her priority, to transform how we regard fellow creatures with which we share the planet.” Another key issue at present involves the spread of disinformation. The central topic of next year’s Starmus festival is set as “the pursuit of factual understanding”. “We realised that truth is becoming a subject of discussion when politics are involved. And it’s a very dangerous thing,” it was said. “The science of climate is a science; it is impossible to have any influence from politics in climate science.” Hope and Determination The hope is that the medal can motivate positive change. “The purpose is inspiring individuals to participate and to show concern and to work in that direction, really. Regardless of if we’re optimistic, we must focus on working our utmost,” a statement concluded. “Be prepared for setbacks, yet we must continue striving towards succeeding.” A family member engaged in environmental protection shared optimism that “with guidance and once enabled, humanity can be conscientious guardians of our planet”, highlighting the initiatives of an institute which, among its other activities, assists young people get involved with their community, animals, and the natural world. “As my late grandmother repeatedly emphasized, the choices we make each day make a difference and it is up to us what type of impact we choose to create,” it was stated. “There is still time and the Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will offer support and increase understanding about constructive efforts that people are making.”