🔗 Share this article A Starmus Earth Medal in Honor of Jane Goodall to Honor Those Acting to Improve the World. Earth might be under pressure, however a sense of hope remains. A fresh honor originating at the interdisciplinary festival the Starmus festival will encourage individuals to take action. An event related to the Starmus festival. This new Earth medal bearing Jane Goodall's name will honor in honour of the celebrated British primatologist who died this year. It seeks to acknowledge those who advocate for the natural world. Award Details The first recipients will be revealed at the Starmus VIII festival in Tenerife and La Palma, scheduled from October 17th to 22nd the coming year. It was shared that Jane Goodall, a former member of the festival's board, had supported the award’s creation. “The vision behind this award, and Starmus being entrusted to oversee it, originated with Jane,” a statement said. “She said she would like this to happen. This is likely due to the close bond she shared with the festival.” “This medal aims to highlight enduring projects carried out to build an environment a better place for all living beings and ecosystems and offer support to carry on such efforts,” said a family member. Structure and Vision A co-founder of the festival noted that the medal – unveiled at a scientific institution – will likely have multiple categories. “The intent is for it to be inspired by the Stephen Hawking award honoring scientific outreach established a decade past,” he explained. Goodall was a recipient of that award. Expressing concern on the outlook of the planet, one figure stated, “Frankly, it's challenging to be optimistic. Certain policies globally is conducting an assault on knowledge. So this undermines global initiatives.” “To be honest, the prospects aren't very good so we have to commence reflecting, much more seriously regarding the impact of our actions. And that’s not just global warming, that’s the entire manner that we treat nature.” Inspiring Change Consequently, observers believe it was an opportune moment to honor Jane Goodall's legacy. “It is believed that in bestowing this medal, we will be considering this core philosophy that Jane embodied – that was her priority, to change our relationship with fellow creatures with which we share the planet.” A major topic today is the proliferation of disinformation. The focus of next year’s festival is set as “the pursuit of factual understanding”. “It has become apparent that truth is becoming a matter of debate where political interests is involved. And it’s a perilous development,” it was said. “The science of climate remains a scientific discipline; you cannot have any influence from politics in climate science.” Hope and Determination The goal is that the medal can motivate positive change. “It focuses on motivating others to participate and to care and to work toward these goals, truly. Regardless of if we’re optimistic, we have to focus on doing the best we can,” it was added. “Be prepared for setbacks, yet we must continue striving towards succeeding.” A family member engaged in environmental protection expressed optimism that “with guidance and once enabled, humans can be diligent stewards of our planet”, citing the programs of a foundation which, among its other activities, assists young people become engaged locally, wildlife, and environment. “As Jane Goodall repeatedly emphasized, the choices we make each day make a difference and it is up to us what type of impact we make,” it was stated. “We still have an opportunity and this medal will provide inspiration and increase understanding about beneficial initiatives currently in progress.”