Understanding how people perceive light pollution—and whether awareness-raising actions truly make a difference—requires solid data over time. This is why surveys play a central role in the project.
Throughout the project’s lifetime, and potentially even after it concludes, several rounds of data will be collected. These different “batches” of responses allow us to observe how perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours evolve. The analysis will be carried out both at national level, examining each participating country separately, and at a broader level, by combining data to obtain an overall picture.
By comparing indicators from different survey rounds, we will look for statistically significant changes. These changes will tell us whether a shift has occurred, whether it is moving in the desired direction, and how effective the project’s activities have been in raising awareness about light pollution and its impacts.
If a sufficient number of responses is collected, the data can also be analysed by groups. This makes it possible to explore new perspectives, such as differences linked to age, gender, education level or place of residence. It is often assumed, for example, that people living in rural areas, those who are already sensitive to sustainability issues, or those raising children may be more attentive to environmental concerns. However, the initial survey showed that these assumptions cannot be taken for granted—highlighting the importance of continued awareness-raising efforts.
Each survey includes a carefully selected set of indicators designed to measure changes in how people perceive the threat posed by light pollution. Some questions act as direct indicators, while others help to categorise responses, verify key results, encourage respondents to reflect on practical examples, or support the definition of future strategies.
To ensure the widest possible participation, the survey is available in six languages: English, Italian, German, Polish, Hungarian and Slovenian, making it accessible to people across different countries and backgrounds.
Your contribution matters
By taking a few minutes to complete the survey, you directly support this analysis. Your answers help us understand what works, what needs to be improved, and how future actions can be better tailored to protect dark skies and promote more sustainable lighting practices.
Take the survey and make your voice count.
Choose your language of preference at this link
Throughout the project’s lifetime, and potentially even after it concludes, several rounds of data will be collected. These different “batches” of responses allow us to observe how perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours evolve. The analysis will be carried out both at national level, examining each participating country separately, and at a broader level, by combining data to obtain an overall picture.
By comparing indicators from different survey rounds, we will look for statistically significant changes. These changes will tell us whether a shift has occurred, whether it is moving in the desired direction, and how effective the project’s activities have been in raising awareness about light pollution and its impacts.
If a sufficient number of responses is collected, the data can also be analysed by groups. This makes it possible to explore new perspectives, such as differences linked to age, gender, education level or place of residence. It is often assumed, for example, that people living in rural areas, those who are already sensitive to sustainability issues, or those raising children may be more attentive to environmental concerns. However, the initial survey showed that these assumptions cannot be taken for granted—highlighting the importance of continued awareness-raising efforts.
Each survey includes a carefully selected set of indicators designed to measure changes in how people perceive the threat posed by light pollution. Some questions act as direct indicators, while others help to categorise responses, verify key results, encourage respondents to reflect on practical examples, or support the definition of future strategies.
To ensure the widest possible participation, the survey is available in six languages: English, Italian, German, Polish, Hungarian and Slovenian, making it accessible to people across different countries and backgrounds.
Your contribution matters
By taking a few minutes to complete the survey, you directly support this analysis. Your answers help us understand what works, what needs to be improved, and how future actions can be better tailored to protect dark skies and promote more sustainable lighting practices.
Take the survey and make your voice count.
Choose your language of preference at this link