🔗 Share this article The Starmus Earth Medal in Honor of Jane Goodall Will Honor Those Striving to Better the World. Earth could be under pressure, but there is hope. A novel accolade from the science, music and arts festival the Starmus festival seeks to motivate the public to take action. An event related to the Starmus festival. The Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal is to be awarded in memory of the renowned scientist and conservationist who died this year. It is designed to celebrate individuals and groups that champion our planet's biodiversity. Award Details Initial honorees are slated for announcement during the upcoming Starmus event in the Canary Islands, scheduled from October 17th to 22nd the coming year. It was shared that Goodall, a former member of the festival's board, had supported the award’s creation. “The idea of having this medal, and Starmus being entrusted with organising it, is Jane’s,” a representative said. “She expressed she would like this to happen. This is likely because of the unique relationship she shared with us.” “The Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal aims to highlight ongoing initiatives undertaken to make our world a better place for all living beings and ecosystems and provide encouragement to continue such efforts,” commented a relative. Format and Inspiration One of the founders of Starmus noted that the medal – which was announced at a scientific institution – would probably include several divisions. “The intent is for it to be modeled after the Stephen Hawking medal for science communication established exactly 10 years ago,” he explained. Goodall was a recipient of that award. Expressing concern about the future for Earth, a prominent voice stated, “Frankly, it’s very hard to feel hopeful. Present governance in one major nation is conducting a war on science. This situation undermines collective action.” “To be honest, things don’t look particularly bright which means we need to really start reflecting, much more seriously about the consequences of our actions. And that’s not only global warming, but also the entire manner that we treat nature.” Inspiring Change As a result, it was noted this is an opportune moment to honor her guiding principles. “It is believed that in bestowing this medal, the focus will be on this essential spirit that Jane embodied – that was her priority, to transform our relationship with the other animals around us.” A pressing concern today is the proliferation of false information. The focus of the upcoming Starmus festival will be “the search for truth”. “We realised that truth has become a subject of discussion when politics are involved. This is an alarming trend,” it was said. “The science of climate remains a scientific discipline; it is impossible to allow interference from politics in climate science.” Hope and Determination The goal is that the medal will spur action. “The purpose is inspiring individuals to get involved and to care and to strive in that direction, really. Whether or not we feel hopeful, we have to focus on working our utmost,” it was added. “Be prepared for setbacks, but you still continue striving towards succeeding.” A descendant engaged in environmental protection shared hope that “given direction and once enabled, humans can be responsible caretakers of our planet”, highlighting the programs of an institute that, in addition to its projects, helps young people get involved locally, animals, and environment. “As Jane Goodall constantly told everyone, the choices we make each day have an impact and it is up to us what type of impact we make,” he said. “There is still time and the Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will give encouragement and raise awareness regarding the positive actions currently in progress.”