🔗 Share this article A Jane Goodall Earth Medal to Honor Individuals Working to Improve the World. The world is facing challenges, however there is hope. A new award from the interdisciplinary festival Starmus aims to inspire people to make a difference. An event related to the Starmus festival. The Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will be given in honour of the renowned British primatologist who died recently. It is designed to celebrate individuals and groups that champion our planet's biodiversity. Honoring a Legacy The inaugural winners are expected to be announced at the Starmus VIII festival in Tenerife and La Palma, scheduled from October 17th to 22nd next year. It was shared that Jane Goodall, who was a Starmus advisory board member, had supported the medal's establishment. “The concept behind this award, and Starmus being entrusted to oversee it, originated with Jane,” a statement said. “Her desire was that she wanted for this to occur. And I think due to the very special bond she had with us.” “This medal will acknowledge sustainable programmes carried out to make our world improved for people, animals and the environment and offer support for the continuation that work,” commented a relative. Format and Inspiration One of the founders of Starmus indicated that the medal – which was announced at a prestigious venue – will likely include several divisions. “It’s going to be very much similar to the Stephen Hawking medal honoring scientific outreach established exactly 10 years ago,” he explained. Goodall herself received of that award. Sharing thoughts on the outlook of the planet, a prominent voice stated, “To be truthful, it's challenging to feel hopeful. Present governance in one major nation is conducting a war on science. This situation really cripples collective action.” “In truth, the situation appears particularly bright which means we need to commence reconsidering, more deeply regarding the impact of our actions. This concern encompasses not just global warming, that’s the whole way in which we interact with nature.” Following an Example Consequently, observers believe it was an opportune moment to honor her guiding principles. “It is believed that when we’re awarding this medal, we will be considering this essential spirit of Jane’s – which made her priority, to change how we regard wildlife around us.” Another key issue today was highlighted of false information. The focus of next year’s festival will be “the pursuit of factual understanding”. “It has become apparent that truth is becoming a subject of discussion where political interests is involved. And it’s a very dangerous thing,” he commented. “The climate science is a science; you cannot allow interference from politics in climate science.” Optimism and Resolve The aspiration remains that this honor can motivate concrete steps. “The purpose is encouraging people to participate and to care and to work toward these goals, truly. Regardless of if we’re optimistic, we have to focus on working the best we can,” it was added. “Accept the possibility of setbacks, but you still have to work towards succeeding.” A family member involved in conservation work expressed hope that “with guidance and when empowered, people are capable of being conscientious guardians of Earth”, highlighting the initiatives of an institute which, in addition to its projects, empowers the youth get involved with their community, wildlife, and the natural world. “As Jane Goodall often reminded us, our daily actions are significant and it is up to us the kind of difference we make,” it was stated. “It is not too late and the Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will give encouragement and raise awareness about beneficial initiatives that are being undertaken.”