🔗 Share this article The Starmus Earth Medal in Honor of Jane Goodall Will Celebrate Those Acting to Better the Planet. Earth is under strain, however there is hope. A new award originating at the interdisciplinary festival the Starmus festival aims to inspire the public to make a difference. An event related to the Starmus festival. The medal will be given in memory of the celebrated British primatologist who passed away recently. It seeks to acknowledge those who protect life on Earth. The Medal's Framework The first recipients will be revealed during the Starmus VIII festival in Tenerife and La Palma, which will run 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 vision of having this medal, and the festival being tasked with organising it, is Jane’s,” a representative said. “She said that she wanted this to happen. And I think due to the close bond she shared with the festival.” “The Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will acknowledge ongoing initiatives carried out to create a planet a better place for all living beings and ecosystems and provide encouragement to carry on that work,” said a family member. Structure and Vision One of the founders of the festival noted that the medal – unveiled at a prestigious venue – would probably have multiple categories. “The intent is for it to be inspired by the Stephen Hawking award for science communication that we created exactly 10 years ago,” he explained. Jane Goodall herself received of that award. Expressing concern about the future of the planet, one figure remarked, “Honestly, it is difficult to be optimistic. Certain policies globally represents a war on science. This situation really cripples global initiatives.” “In truth, things don’t look very good therefore we must begin to thinking again, more deeply about the consequences of our actions. And that’s not just global warming, but also the whole way that we treat nature.” Inspiring Change As a result, it was noted it was an opportune moment to emulate her guiding principles. “I think that in bestowing the prize, the focus will be on this essential spirit that Jane embodied – that was her foremost concern, to change the way we treat wildlife around us.” Another key issue today is the proliferation of false information. The central topic of the upcoming Starmus festival will be “the search for truth”. “It has become apparent that truth is becoming contested where political interests are involved. And it’s a perilous development,” it was said. “The climate science is a science; it is impossible to have any influence by political agendas in this field.” Hope and Determination The hope remains that this honor can motivate action. “It’s about motivating others to engage and to care and to work in that direction, really. Regardless of if we’re optimistic, we must focus on working all that is possible,” a statement concluded. “Accept the possibility of failure, but you still have to work toward success.” A descendant involved in environmental protection expressed confidence that “given direction and when empowered, humanity can be conscientious guardians of Earth”, highlighting the programs of an institute that, among its other activities, assists young people get involved locally, animals, and the natural world. “As my late grandmother often reminded us, our daily actions make a difference and the responsibility lies with us what type of impact we make,” it was stated. “It is not too late and this medal will give encouragement and increase understanding regarding beneficial initiatives that are being undertaken.”