Cooperation to Protect the Darkness of the Night

In Person
Location: Weissensee Nature Park, Austria
Date: 27.06.2025
The event “Cooperation to Protect the Darkness of the Night” marks the official launch of the Darkersky4Sentinel Alliance in Austria, a key initiative under the Interreg Central Europe project Darkersky4CE. Taking place on June 27, 2025, at Weissensee Nature Park, the event will bring together regional representatives, international partners, and stakeholders to formalize their commitment to reducing light pollution and protecting nocturnal ecosystems.

The program includes an opening session with presentations on the Darkersky4CE project, insights from stakeholders, and the official signing of the Darkersky4Sentinel Alliance agreement. This alliance aims to foster transnational cooperation, raise awareness about the impacts of light pollution, promote sustainable practices, and support dark sky tourism as a tool for regional development.

The event will also feature a lecture on the effects of light pollution and a guided astronomical tour led by experts from Paten der Nacht Österreich association, offering participants an opportunity to explore the night sky and discuss innovative approaches to night nature education. This gathering underscores the importance of collaborative efforts to preserve the natural darkness of the night for the benefit of ecosystems, tourism, and future generations.

 

General programme:

15:00 – 16:00 | Opening session of the DarkerSky Sentinel Alliance

20:00 – 21:00 | Lecture on Light Pollution (Paten der Nacht)

21:30 – 23:30 | Deep Sky! Astronomical guided tour (ALREADY FULLY BOOKED!)