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Position paper series: Artificial light at night

Light pollution, the brightening of the night, is steadily increasing. Negative effects on human health, animals, plants and ecological interactions are the result. Nevertheless, night-time lighting in outdoor spaces is an indispensable part of our way of life. The responsible use of artificial light is therefore important.

PART 1: Artificial light at night

This general position paper on artificial light contains principles for every lighting project, background information and advice on regulating light pollution. Click here for the position paper.

 

PART 2: Road, cycle path, footpath and car park lighting

Part 2 of the series deals with responsible lighting of roads, cycle paths, footpaths and car parks. Click here for the position paper (German).

 

PART 3: Sports facility lighting

The position paper on sports facility lighting deals with the lighting of natural toboggan runs, cross-country ski runs, ski slopes and football pitches. Click here for the position paper (German).

 

PART 4: Effect lighting

This position paper proposes solutions for the following effect lighting systems: decorative lighting, illumination of objects, sky beamers and illuminated advertising. Click here for the position paper (German).

 

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