Strategic Transnational Approach to Reduce Light pollution in Central Europe

Bright city lights at night can be helpful but also polluting. They negatively affect human health and the environment. Awareness for this problem is still rather low in many central European cities and now addressed by the DARKERSKY4CE project. The partners change the perceptions about light pollution among local policymakers, tourism entities, and citizens. They spotlight the adverse impact of light pollution on ecosystems and promote dark skies as an asset for sustainable development. To this end, the project sets up a transnational network and fosters dialogue to pave the way for a "Dark Skies Macro Region."