🔗 Share this article The Starmus Earth Medal in Honor of Jane Goodall Will Honor Individuals Working to Better the Planet. The world could be facing challenges, however optimism persists. A fresh honor from the science, music and arts festival Starmus aims to motivate the public to act. An event related to the Starmus festival. The Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will be given in honour of the celebrated scientist and conservationist who passed away recently. It is designed to celebrate individuals and groups that champion life on Earth. The Medal's Framework The first recipients are expected to be announced at the upcoming Starmus event in the Canary Islands, scheduled from 17–22 October the coming year. According to statements that Goodall, a former Starmus advisory board member, had endorsed the award’s creation. “The idea behind this award, and Starmus being entrusted to oversee it, originated with Jane,” a statement said. “She said that she wanted this to happen. This is likely because of the very special bond she shared with us.” “The Starmus Jane Goodall Earth medal will recognize enduring projects undertaken to build an environment a better place for all living beings and ecosystems and offer support to carry on that work,” said a family member. Structure and Vision A co-founder of Starmus stated that the medal – which was announced at a scientific institution – would probably encompass various fields. “It will be very much similar to the Stephen Hawking medal honoring scientific outreach that we created a decade past,” he explained. Goodall herself received of that award. Expressing concern about the future of the planet, one figure said, “To be truthful, it's challenging to be optimistic. Present governance in one major nation represents an assault on knowledge. So this undermines global initiatives.” “In truth, the prospects aren't particularly bright therefore we must really start reflecting, more deeply regarding the impact of human activity. This concern encompasses not only global warming, but also the whole way that we treat nature.” A Call to Action Consequently, observers believe this is an opportune moment to follow Jane Goodall's legacy. “It is believed that in bestowing the prize, the focus will be on this core philosophy that Jane embodied – that was her priority, to change how we regard fellow creatures with which we share the planet.” A major topic today is the proliferation of false information. The central topic of next year’s festival is set as “the pursuit of factual understanding”. “There is a recognition that truth is becoming a matter of debate where political interests is involved. This is a very dangerous thing,” he commented. “The science of climate is a science; it is impossible to have any influence from politics in climate science.” Optimism and Resolve The goal remains that this honor will inspire concrete steps. “It focuses on inspiring individuals to engage and to show concern and to strive toward these goals, really. Whether or not we feel hopeful, we have to look at doing our utmost,” a statement concluded. “Be prepared for setbacks, yet we must have to work toward success.” A family member involved in conservation work shared hope that “with guidance and when empowered, humanity can be responsible caretakers of Earth”, citing the initiatives of an institute that, among its other activities, helps the youth become engaged locally, animals, and environment. “As my late grandmother constantly told everyone, the choices we make each day are significant and it is up to us what type of impact we choose to create,” it was stated. “It is not too late and this medal will give encouragement and increase understanding about beneficial initiatives that are being undertaken.”