On 27 October 2026, Gdańsk University of Technology participated in a meeting of the Climate, Environment and Ecology Committee of the Gdańsk City Council, dedicated to mitigating light and noise pollution in urban environments.
As part of the PLAN-B project, Dr Paweł Tysiąc presented research on the impacts of artificial light at night on biodiversity, alongside an innovative evidence-based database designed to support the identification and comparison of light and noise mitigation measures.
The presentation highlighted the integration of environmental monitoring, spatial analysis, ecological evidence and uncertainty assessment to support urban decision-making. Particular attention was given to practical solutions, including adaptive lighting, directional shielding and habitat protection, while considering ecological effectiveness, public safety and implementation costs.
The meeting provided an opportunity to demonstrate how PLAN-B research and innovative decision-support tools can contribute to more sustainable urban management and biodiversity protection in Gdańsk.
Photo: Agnieszka Bujniewicz, Gdańsk City Council Office
Photo: Anna Golędzinowska, Chair of the Climate, Environment and Ecology Committee of the Gdańsk City Council