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In September 2025, the DARKER SKY partners met in Denmark. The meeting was organised by Aarhus University together with Esbjerg Municipality and took place at the Vadehavscentret near Ribe and on the island of Mandø, a certified Dark Sky Park....

In Denmark, protecting the night sky is not just a scientific mission, it’s a growing community-driven initiative. Across the country, small local groups are preserving natural darkness and raising awareness about light pollution. Supporting and connecting many of these efforts is Aarhus University,...

In our new video, we visit the harbour of Lauwersoog, the Netherlands, a unique location between the Wadden Sea and the Lauwersmeer Dark Sky Park. We speak with Piet Zijlstra, a key local initiator, about our ongoing efforts to reduce light pollution in the harbour. ...

What happens when students from other areas of expertise collaborate and work together on a complex social and ecological issue? As a wildlife management student during an internship in the context of the DARKER SKY Project, I discovered how powerful education can be when it moves beyond traditional...

During the International Dark Sky Week in the North Frisian Wadden Sea World Heritage 15 talks, tours and walks had been organized by the Lower Saxony National Park Administration in cooperation with the University of Oldenburg, the Ländliche Erwachsenenbildung Bad Zwischenahn and local National Par...

On 25 April, the Wadden Experience Center (WEC) in Lauwersoog officially opened its doors, marking a significant milestone for the region. The new outdoor area has been equipped with innovative Dark Sky-friendly lighting!...

On March 25, we hosted the DARKER SKY Mid-Term Event in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences. At this halfway point of the project, we welcomed stakeholders to share progress, visit our Holwerd demonstrator site and exchange insights. ...

Our Interreg North Sea Project DARKER SKY kicked off with a clear mission: supporting municipalities and ports to protect biodiversity with the implementation of light-reduction solutions balancing environmental concerns with the needs of people and cities. Over the past two years, we have made sign...

In Brest, a new way of thinking about public lighting is taking shape. A new decision-making process for public lighting goes beyond simply saving energy; it aims to create a nighttime atmosphere that balances safety, usability and environmental responsibility. The Nocturnal Ambience Coherence...