🔗 Share this article A Jane Goodall Earth Medal Will Recognise Those Striving to Better the Planet. Our planet is facing challenges, yet a sense of hope remains. A new award originating at the interdisciplinary festival the Starmus festival will encourage the public to make a difference. A gathering related to the Starmus festival. The Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will honor in memory of the renowned scientist and conservationist who died recently. It is designed to celebrate those who protect our planet's biodiversity. The Medal's Framework The inaugural winners are expected to be announced at the Starmus VIII festival in Tenerife and La Palma, scheduled from 17–22 October the coming year. According to statements that Goodall, who was a member of the festival's board, had endorsed the medal's establishment. “The idea behind this award, and the festival being tasked to oversee it, was Jane's wish,” a representative said. “She expressed she would like for this to occur. And I think because of the close relationship she shared with the festival.” “The Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will recognize enduring projects undertaken to make our world a better place for people, animals and the environment and foster motivation to carry on that work,” commented a relative. Structure and Vision A co-founder of the festival noted that the medal – unveiled at a scientific institution – would probably have multiple categories. “It will be modeled after the Stephen Hawking medal for science communication that we created exactly 10 years ago,” it was explained. Jane Goodall herself received of that award. Expressing concern on the outlook of the planet, one figure said, “Honestly, it's challenging to feel hopeful. Present governance globally represents an assault on knowledge. So this significantly hampers the world’s efforts.” “In truth, the situation appears very good therefore we must really start thinking again, with greater urgency regarding the impact of our actions. And that’s not only climate change, but also the whole way that we treat the natural world.” A Call to Action As a result, it was noted it was an opportune moment to honor her guiding principles. “I think that in bestowing this medal, we will be considering this core philosophy of Jane’s – which made her priority, to change our relationship with wildlife around us.” A major topic at present is the proliferation of false information. The central topic of the upcoming festival is set as “the search for truth”. “It has become apparent that truth is becoming contested when politics are involved. And it’s a perilous development,” he commented. “Climate research remains a scientific discipline; you cannot allow interference from politics in this field.” Optimism and Resolve The goal remains that the medal can motivate action. “It focuses on motivating others to engage and to show concern and to strive in that direction, really. Regardless of if we feel hopeful, we must focus on working all that is possible,” it was added. “Be prepared for setbacks, yet we must continue striving to achieve positive outcomes.” A family member involved in environmental protection expressed optimism that “with guidance and once enabled, humanity are capable of being conscientious guardians of our planet”, pointing to the work of an institute that, among its other activities, helps the next generation become engaged locally, animals, and environment. “As Jane Goodall constantly told everyone, our daily actions are significant and the responsibility lies with us the kind of difference we choose to create,” he said. “It is not too late and this medal will give encouragement and increase understanding about beneficial initiatives currently in progress.”