🔗 Share this article A Starmus Earth Medal in Honor of Jane Goodall Will Recognise Individuals Striving to Improve the Planet. Earth could be under strain, yet optimism persists. A fresh honor originating at the science, music and arts festival Starmus aims to inspire people to make a difference. 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 champion our planet's biodiversity. Honoring a Legacy The inaugural winners will be revealed at the upcoming Starmus event in the Canary Islands, which will run from 17–22 October next year. It was shared that Jane Goodall, a former member of the festival's board, had endorsed the medal's establishment. “The concept of having this medal, and the festival being tasked to oversee it, is Jane’s,” a statement said. “She said she would like for this to occur. This is likely because of the very special bond she shared with the festival.” “This medal will acknowledge ongoing initiatives carried out to make our world a better place for people, animals and the environment and offer support to carry on such efforts,” said a family member. Structure and Vision A co-founder of Starmus indicated that the medal – unveiled at a scientific institution – will likely have multiple categories. “The intent is for it to be modeled after the Stephen Hawking award honoring scientific outreach established a decade past,” it was explained. Jane Goodall herself received of that award. Sharing thoughts on the outlook for Earth, a prominent voice stated, “To be truthful, it's challenging to feel hopeful. Certain policies globally represents an assault on knowledge. So this significantly hampers global initiatives.” “Realistically, the prospects aren't very good therefore we must commence reflecting, more deeply about the consequences of our actions. And that’s not just climate change, but also the entire manner that we treat the natural world.” A Call to Action As a result, it was noted this is a good time to emulate Jane Goodall's legacy. “It is believed that in bestowing the prize, we will be considering this essential spirit that Jane embodied – that was her priority, to transform our relationship with fellow creatures with which we share the planet.” Another key issue at present was highlighted of disinformation. The central topic of the upcoming Starmus festival will be “the pursuit of factual understanding”. “There is a recognition that truth is becoming contested when politics are involved. And it’s a perilous development,” he commented. “Climate research is a science; it is impossible to allow interference from politics in climate science.” Hope and Determination The aspiration remains that the medal will spur concrete steps. “It’s about motivating others to get involved and to care and to work in that direction, really. Regardless of if we feel hopeful, we must look at doing our utmost,” a statement concluded. “Accept the possibility of failure, but you still continue striving toward success.” A family member engaged in environmental protection shared confidence that “with guidance and once enabled, people can be responsible caretakers of Earth”, highlighting the initiatives of a foundation which, in addition to its projects, helps young people become engaged locally, animals, and environment. “As Jane Goodall often told everyone, our daily actions are significant and the responsibility lies with us what type of impact we make,” it was stated. “There is still time and this medal will give encouragement and increase understanding about beneficial initiatives currently in progress.”