At 11, UK-based Aneeshwar Kunchala to receive Junior Jane Goodall Earth Medal for wildlife conservation

Jane Goodall spent decades showing the world why protecting animals and their habitats matters to humanity. Now, an 11-year-old conservationist is preparing to carry that message to a younger generation. Aneeshwar Kunchala, a UK-based wildlife presenter with family roots in Andhra Pradesh, India, is set to receive the Junior Jane Goodall Earth Medal for his work promoting wildlife conservation and biodiversity. According to The South Asia Times, Kunchala's journey began at just four, when he learnt about a whale that had died after ingesting plastic pollution. The experience inspired him to raise awareness about the threats facing wildlife.The medal was announced by STARMUS, an international festival bringing together science, space exploration, technology, music and the arts. In a statement issued on October 10, the festival named Aneeshwar as the recipient of the Junior Jane Goodall Earth Medal, recognising his efforts to encourage children to protect the natural world. The award is scheduled to be presented during STARMUS VIII, taking place in Tenerife and La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands from October 17 to 22, 2026.An incident that changed his perspectiveKunchala's interest i...