International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide celebration of the dark and natural night.
For many, the dark night is often misunderstood, unfamiliar, and frightening. But the natural night is filled with wonder and awe, and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our planet.
Dark Sky invites you to join this initiative where you can discover the night, learn about the harmful effects of night pollution and what we can do to embrace the dark and save the night.
Pledge to protect the night!
This simple activity takes no time at all! Show the world your support for dark skies and the protection of nighttime environments by linking your name to the cause. Let’s see if we can get 10,000 pledges for the night!
DarkSky’s efforts to protect the night
Thanks to more than 193,000 supporters, members, and advocates in more than 70 countries, we provide leadership, tools, and resources for individuals, policymakers, and industry, in order to reduce light pollution and promote responsible outdoor lighting that is beautiful, healthy, and functional.
International Dark Sky Places
We certify and help conserve starry sky parks, communities, and other places around the world.
DarkSky Approved lighting
We certify commercial, industrial, and residential outdoor lighting that reduces light pollution.
Advancing responsible outdoor lighting
We work with communities, governments, and professionals to prioritize quality outdoor lighting.
Light pollution education
We inform the public how excessive artificial light can harm humans, wildlife, and our climate.
For more information please visit the Dark Sky week webpage.
PLAN-B Key outputs to tackle light and noise pollution
PLAN-B will create the enabling conditions to support and enhance activities planned in the EU biodiversity strategy and provide a new path towards meeting the EU and international biodiversity targets.