🔗 Share this article The Jane Goodall Earth Medal Will Recognise Those Acting to Better the Planet. The world is under pressure, however optimism persists. A fresh honor from the science, music and arts 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 to pay tribute to the esteemed British primatologist who passed away recently. It is designed to celebrate those who champion the natural world. Award Details The first recipients are expected to be announced during the Starmus VIII festival in Tenerife and La Palma, scheduled from October 17th to 22nd next year. According to statements that Jane Goodall, who was a member of the festival's board, had supported the award’s creation. “The vision behind this award, and Starmus being entrusted with organising it, originated with Jane,” a representative said. “Her desire was that she wanted this to happen. And I think because of the close relationship she had with the festival.” “The Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal aims to highlight sustainable programmes undertaken to make our world improved for all living beings and ecosystems and offer support for the continuation such efforts,” commented a relative. Structure and Vision A co-founder of the festival stated 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 award honoring scientific outreach that we created a decade past,” it was explained. Goodall was a recipient of that very medal. Expressing concern on the outlook for Earth, a prominent voice said, “Honestly, it's challenging to feel hopeful. Present governance in one major nation is conducting an assault on knowledge. This situation undermines collective action.” “To be honest, the prospects aren't very good which means we need to commence thinking again, with greater urgency regarding the impact of our actions. And that’s not only climate change, but also the entire manner that we treat the natural world.” Inspiring Change Consequently, it was noted this is an opportune moment to emulate her guiding principles. “I think that when we’re awarding the prize, the focus will be on this core philosophy that Jane embodied – that was her priority, to change how we regard wildlife with which we share the planet.” A pressing concern today is the proliferation of false information. The theme of next year’s Starmus festival will be “the pursuit of factual understanding”. “We realised that truth is becoming a matter of debate where political interests are involved. And it’s a perilous development,” he commented. “The science of climate remains a scientific discipline; it is impossible to have any influence from politics in this field.” Hope and Determination The goal remains that this honor will spur positive change. “The purpose is inspiring individuals to participate and to show concern and to strive toward these goals, really. Whether or not we feel hopeful, we must look at doing the best we can,” it was added. “Accept the possibility of failure, yet we must continue striving towards succeeding.” A descendant involved in conservation work expressed optimism that “given direction and when empowered, people can be diligent stewards of our planet”, highlighting the initiatives of a foundation which, in addition to its projects, helps the youth get involved with their community, wildlife, and environment. “As Jane Goodall repeatedly emphasized, the choices we make each day have an impact and the responsibility lies with us what type of impact we choose to create,” it was stated. “There is still time and the Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will give encouragement and increase understanding regarding constructive efforts currently in progress.”