🔗 Share this article A Jane Goodall Earth Medal Will Celebrate Those Working to Improve the Planet. Our planet could be under strain, however there is hope. A fresh honor originating at the science, music and arts festival Starmus aims to motivate people to take action. A gathering related to the Starmus festival. The Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will be given to pay tribute to the esteemed British primatologist who died recently. It seeks to acknowledge individuals and groups that champion our planet's biodiversity. Award Details The inaugural winners are expected to be announced during the upcoming Starmus event in Tenerife and La Palma, which will run from October 17th to 22nd next year. According to statements that Jane Goodall, a former Starmus advisory board member, had backed the medal's establishment. “The idea of having this medal, and Starmus being entrusted with organising it, is Jane’s,” a representative said. “She said that she wanted this to happen. And I think due to the unique relationship she shared with us.” “The Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal aims to highlight enduring projects carried out to create a planet improved for all living beings and ecosystems and provide encouragement for the continuation that work,” said a family member. Format and Inspiration A co-founder of the festival noted that the medal – which was announced at a scientific institution – would probably have multiple categories. “The intent is for it to be very much similar to the Stephen Hawking award for science communication that we created exactly 10 years ago,” it was explained. Goodall herself received of that award. Expressing concern on the outlook of the planet, a prominent voice stated, “Frankly, it’s very hard to be optimistic. The current political climate globally is conducting an assault on knowledge. So this undermines collective action.” “In truth, things don’t look particularly bright therefore we must really start reflecting, more deeply about the consequences of human activity. And that’s not only global warming, but also the entire manner in which we interact with our environment.” Following an Example As a result, observers believe this is an opportune moment to honor Goodall’s example. “It is believed that when we’re awarding this medal, the focus will be on this essential spirit that Jane embodied – that was her foremost concern, to transform our relationship with wildlife around us.” A pressing concern today is the proliferation of misinformation. The theme of the upcoming festival is set as “the search for truth”. “It has become apparent that factual reality has become contested where political interests are involved. This is a very dangerous thing,” it was said. “Climate research remains a scientific discipline; it is impossible to have any influence from politics in climate science.” Hope and Determination The aspiration remains that this honor will inspire action. “It’s about encouraging people to engage and to show concern and to work in that direction, really. Regardless of if we’re optimistic, we must focus on working the best we can,” it was added. “Accept the possibility of setbacks, yet we must have to work towards succeeding.” A descendant engaged in conservation work expressed confidence that “given direction and when empowered, people can be responsible caretakers of our planet”, citing the work of an institute that, among its other activities, assists the youth get involved with their community, wildlife, and environment. “As my late grandmother repeatedly emphasized, the choices we make each day are significant and it is up to us what type of impact we make,” he said. “We still have an opportunity and the Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will offer support and raise awareness about beneficial initiatives currently in progress.”