Christiana Figueres, former UN climate chief, has been named the recipient of the inaugural Jane Goodall Earth Medal. The award honors individuals who “unite science, courage and responsibility.”
Jane Goodall, a renowned primatologist and conservationist, passed away in October 2025 at age 91. The Jane Goodall Earth Medal was established by the board of the Starmus Festival, an international event focused on science, space, and the arts. The upcoming festival is scheduled for Oct. 17-22 in Spain.
Figueres, who led negotiations for the 2015 Paris climate agreement, stated that receiving the medal in Goodall’s honor is an “unbelievable honor.”
Source: Mongabay