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AquaPLAN aims to measure the combined effects of light and noise pollution on aquatic biodiversity in European waters and to support the implementation of effective strategies for managing these pollutants using new interdisciplinary methods.  Learn more about AquaPLAN and their latest updates:...

Plan-B, The Path Towards Addressing Adverse Impacts of Light and Noise Pollution on Terrestrial Biodiversity and Ecosystems, aims to find evidence that challenges the effects of light and noise pollution on European ecosystems.  Learn more about Plan-B  and their latest updates:...

The Interreg North Sea Project DARKER SKY kicked off with a clear mission: supporting municipalities and ports to protect biodiversity with the implementation of light-reduction solutions balancing environmental concerns with the needs of people and cities. Over the past year, we've made significant...

Our public events have been very valuable in raising awareness and engaging with a range of stakeholders. Whether driven by municipal planners or citizens, these events focussed on bringing light pollution forward on local authority agendas. We aim to make communities more aware of the issue and to...

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The workshop series "Sustainable Lighting Strategies for Altona" provides a platform for regional stakeholders and interest groups to engage in joint planning processes. The kick-off workshop on the 30th of May 2024  included information sessions and interactive phases, focusing on sustainable...

The DARKER SKY project emphasizes the essential role of citizen participation in addressing light pollution and its impact on biodiversity. By adopting a bottom-up approach in Lauwersoog and Holwerd, we actively engage residents in our efforts....

The NPorts event held on April 18, 2024, primarily focused on the technical and legal aspects of harbour lighting and light modifications at the Norddeich harbour and how to combine them with environmental protection goals. Electricians and electrical engineers from different NPorts locations partic...

Including the local community in our project is central to our efforts at the DARKER SKY demonstrator site in Lauwersoog, the Netherlands. Promoting awareness of light pollution and gaining acceptance for light reduction measures are key to the success of DARKER SKY....