🔗 Share this article A Jane Goodall Earth Medal Will Recognise Individuals Working to Better the World. The world might be facing challenges, yet a sense of hope remains. A novel accolade originating at the interdisciplinary festival the Starmus festival seeks to inspire the public to act. A gathering related to the Starmus festival. The medal will honor in memory of the esteemed scientist and conservationist who died recently. It is designed to celebrate those who protect the natural world. Award Details The first recipients will be revealed during the Starmus VIII festival in the Canary Islands, scheduled from 17–22 October next year. It was shared that Goodall, a former member of the festival's board, had supported the award’s creation. “The concept of having this award, and the festival being tasked to oversee it, originated with Jane,” a representative said. “Her desire was she would like this to happen. This is likely because of the unique relationship she had with us.” “This medal will recognize enduring projects carried out to build an environment a better place for people, animals and the environment and offer support for the continuation such efforts,” said a family member. Structure and Vision One of the founders of the festival indicated that the medal – unveiled at a scientific institution – will likely have multiple categories. “It’s going to be modeled after the Stephen Hawking award for science communication that we created exactly 10 years ago,” it was explained. Goodall was an honoree of that award. Sharing thoughts on the outlook of the planet, one figure stated, “To be truthful, it's challenging to feel hopeful. Certain policies globally is conducting a dismissal of evidence. This situation undermines the world’s efforts.” “Realistically, the prospects aren't particularly bright so we have to begin to reflecting, with greater urgency regarding the impact of our actions. This concern encompasses not just global warming, but also the entire manner that we treat the natural world.” Following an Example Therefore, observers believe it was a good time to follow Goodall’s example. “I think that in bestowing the prize, the focus will be on this essential spirit that Jane embodied – that was her foremost concern, to change the way we treat the other animals around us.” A pressing concern currently was highlighted of false information. The theme of the upcoming festival will be “the pursuit of factual understanding”. “It has become apparent that factual reality has become a subject of discussion when politics are involved. This is a very dangerous thing,” he commented. “Climate research is a science; you cannot allow interference from politics in this field.” Optimism and Resolve The aspiration remains that the medal will inspire positive change. “It focuses on motivating others to get involved and to care and to strive toward these goals, truly. Regardless of if we’re optimistic, we have to focus on working our utmost,” it was added. “Accept the possibility of setbacks, but you still have to work towards succeeding.” A family member engaged in environmental protection expressed hope that “given direction and when empowered, humans can be responsible caretakers of Earth”, highlighting the initiatives of a foundation that, among its other activities, helps young people become engaged locally, animals, and environment. “As my late grandmother often emphasized, our daily actions are significant 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 offer support and increase understanding about the positive actions that are being undertaken.”