🔗 Share this article The Jane Goodall Earth Medal to Recognise Those Striving to Improve the Planet. Earth is under pressure, but optimism persists. A new award from the science, music and arts festival the Starmus festival aims to encourage the public to take action. An event related to the Starmus festival. The Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will honor in honour of the renowned scientist and conservationist who died this year. It is designed to celebrate those who champion the natural world. Honoring a Legacy Initial honorees are slated for announcement at the Starmus VIII festival in the Canary Islands, which will run from October 17th to 22nd the coming year. Reports indicate that Goodall, a former Starmus advisory board member, had endorsed the award’s creation. “The idea behind this medal, and Starmus being entrusted with organising it, was Jane's wish,” a statement said. “She said that she wanted this to happen. This is likely because of the close connection she shared with us.” “This medal aims to highlight enduring projects undertaken to create a planet a better place for people, animals and the environment and offer support to continue that work,” said a family member. Format and Inspiration One of the founders of the festival indicated that the medal – unveiled at a prestigious venue – would probably encompass various fields. “It’s going to be inspired by the Stephen Hawking award for science communication established a decade past,” it was explained. Goodall was a recipient of that award. Sharing thoughts about the future of the planet, one figure remarked, “To be truthful, it's challenging to feel hopeful. Certain policies globally represents a dismissal of evidence. This situation really cripples the world’s efforts.” “Realistically, the situation appears very good so we have to commence reconsidering, much more seriously regarding the impact of our actions. This concern encompasses not only global warming, that’s the entire manner that we treat nature.” Following an Example As a result, it was noted this is a good time to emulate her guiding principles. “It is believed that in bestowing this medal, we will be considering this core philosophy that Jane embodied – which made her foremost concern, to change the way we treat wildlife around us.” Another key issue at present was highlighted of disinformation. The focus of the upcoming festival is set as “the pursuit of factual understanding”. “It has become apparent that truth is becoming a matter of debate when politics is involved. This is an alarming trend,” it was said. “The science of climate is a science; it is impossible to allow interference by political agendas in climate science.” Optimism and Resolve The hope is that the medal will inspire positive change. “The purpose is motivating others to engage and to show concern and to work toward these goals, really. Whether or not we’re optimistic, we must focus on doing the best we can,” a statement concluded. “Accept the possibility of setbacks, yet we must continue striving toward success.” A descendant engaged in conservation work expressed confidence that “given direction and when empowered, humanity can be diligent stewards of Earth”, citing the initiatives of a foundation that, in addition to its projects, empowers the next generation get involved locally, animals, and environment. “As my late grandmother often emphasized, the choices we make each day make a difference and it is up to us the kind of difference we make,” he said. “It is not too late and the Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will give encouragement and raise awareness regarding beneficial initiatives that people are making.”