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How NPorts Approaches the Balancing Act of Implementing New Lighting Concepts

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...

Engaging the Lauwersoog Community in Our Light Modification Plans

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....

Social, Ecological and Technical Perspectives on Light Pollution: Insights from the UBO Round Table Event

Light pollution and its mitigation are not unidimensional issues, they encompass a wide range of interrelated factors that impact various aspects of human life and the environment. Approaching lighting, its effects, and regulation from multiple perspectives—social, ecological, and technical – was di...

Strengthening the Partnership: Our 2nd Project Meeting in Groningen

The DARKER SKY project partners gathered for our second partner meeting hosted by the University of Groningen in Paterswolde, near Groningen in the Netherlands. The partner meeting was followed by the EURODARK Conference 2024 where our partners presented their work and the project itself....

Towards Darker Skies: LNG Terminal Reduces Light Emissions

Since December 2023, the LNG Terminal in Wilhelmshaven has been contributing to DARKER SKY. By turning off a third of its lighting, "Höegh Esperanza" at the LNG Terminal now emits less light and reduces light emissions....

Yoann's Journey: Developing Biodiversity Measurement Protocols Across Demonstrator Sites

Embarking on a journey along the North Sea coast, Yoann Roulet takes us through the process of developing biodiversity measurement protocols within the DARKER SKY project.  ...

Promoting DARKER SKY across the North Sea Region!

In this starting phase of our project, partners took great effort to promote DARKER SKY....

Spreading the word at the EUROPARC Conference 2023

From October 3 to 6, 2023, DARKER SKY has been presented at the EUROPARC Conference 2023 in Leeuwarden (NL). This special edition celebrated EUROPARC's 50th anniversary, while looking at the future challenges and opportunities of Protected Area management and 'Tribute to our landscape: where nature...

DARKER SKY Kick-off Meeting in Brest

The very first DARKER SKY project meeting recently took place in the charming city of Brest, France, and was hosted kindly by our lead partner, the Université de Bretagne Occidentale. This meeting brought together members from various project partner organisations. Over two days, we embarked on the...