🔗 Share this article The Starmus Earth Medal in Honor of Jane Goodall Will Celebrate Those Acting to Improve the World. The world might be under strain, but there is hope. A new award originating at the science, music and arts festival Starmus will motivate the public to act. A gathering related to the Starmus festival. This new Earth medal bearing Jane Goodall's name will be given to pay tribute to the esteemed scientist and conservationist who passed away recently. It is designed to celebrate those who protect life on Earth. The Medal's Framework The inaugural winners will be revealed at the Starmus VIII festival in the Canary Islands, which will run from 17–22 October next year. It was shared that Jane Goodall, who was a Starmus advisory board member, had backed the award’s creation. “The idea behind this medal, and the festival being tasked to oversee it, is Jane’s,” a statement said. “She expressed she would like for this to occur. This is likely because of the close bond she shared with the festival.” “This medal will acknowledge enduring projects carried out to build an environment improved for people, animals and the environment and foster motivation for the continuation such efforts,” said a family member. Structure and Vision A co-founder of the festival noted that the medal – unveiled at a prestigious venue – will likely include several divisions. “It’s going to be inspired by the Stephen Hawking award honoring scientific outreach established exactly 10 years ago,” it was explained. Jane Goodall herself received of that award. Expressing concern about the future of the planet, one figure stated, “Frankly, it’s very hard to feel hopeful. Certain policies in one major nation is conducting a dismissal of evidence. So this really cripples global initiatives.” “Realistically, the prospects aren't particularly bright therefore we must commence thinking again, much more seriously regarding the impact of our actions. This concern encompasses not only climate change, but also the entire manner in which we interact with nature.” A Call to Action Consequently, it was noted this is a good time to follow her guiding principles. “I think that in bestowing this medal, we will be considering this core philosophy of Jane’s – that was her priority, to transform how we regard the other animals around us.” A major topic today involves the spread of misinformation. The central topic of the upcoming festival will be “the search for truth”. “We realised that factual reality is becoming contested where political interests is involved. This is an alarming trend,” he commented. “The climate science is a science; you cannot have any influence by political agendas in climate science.” Hope and Determination The hope is that the medal will spur positive change. “The purpose is motivating others to get involved and to care and to work in that direction, truly. Whether or not we’re optimistic, we must look at working our utmost,” a statement concluded. “Be prepared for setbacks, but you still continue striving to achieve positive outcomes.” A descendant involved in environmental protection shared hope that “with guidance and once enabled, people can be conscientious guardians of our planet”, pointing to the initiatives of a foundation which, in addition to its projects, empowers the next generation get involved locally, animals, and the natural world. “As Jane Goodall repeatedly emphasized, 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 offer support and increase understanding about constructive efforts that people are making.”