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News, events, research, citizen science campaigns and results of the PLAN-B project.
PLAN-B in the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
The 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) will take place from 23 to 29 March 2026 at the Bosque Expo in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. PLAN-B Will be present...
The PLAN-B review of light and noise pollution impacts on terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem services
This PLAN-B report collates and evaluates some of the available evidence for light and noise pollution impacts on terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem services. The review demonstrates that: (i) both light and noise pollution impact terrestrial wildlife; (ii)...
PLAN-B Reaches its equator
Launched in January 2024, we are now in February 2026, and just gathered for our 6th General Assembly in Gdańsk. The past two years have been intense and productive. Many results are already visible, particularly our policy work and light pollution mapping, while...
Europe at night from space
Europe shines brightly at night, as seen in this mosaic created from over 7000 pictures taken by astronauts on the International Space Station. This is the first nighttime mosaic of Europe in colour ever produced with calibrated space images. The composition...
PLAN-B in the The International Conference on Light Pollution and Dark Sky Protection – Enlight 2025
We’re proud to share that the PLAN-B project was featured at the ENLIGHT International Conference on Light Pollution and Dark Sky Protection, held in Novi Sad, Serbia, from 28–30 November 2025. Representing PLAN-B, Yana Yakushina took the stage with a powerful...
Watch the Workshop: Noise Pollution & Biodiversity — An INITIATIVE by PLAN‑B 🌍
The recent online workshop hosted by PLAN‑B — “Noise Pollution & Biodiversity” — is now available for viewing, and it’s a must‑see for anyone interested in environmental science, policy and conservation. The session was originally held on 26 November 2025, aimed...
PLAN-B in the #COP30 Meet us and help RESTORING THE NIGHT!
How can we protect the night? The “Restoring the Night” panel takes place at the Casa da Biodiversidade e Clima, the parallel space of Brazilian states at COP30 in Belem, bringing together international experts to address light pollution and restore nighttime...
Online Workshop on Noise Pollution & Biodiversity
Join the PLAN-B Online Workshop on Noise Pollution & Biodiversity! PLAN-B will host an online workshop dedicated to noise pollution, its ecological impacts, and the upcoming Noise Pollution Policy Brief on Wednesday, 26...
PLAN-B Survey on social and psychological drivers of pollution
We invite you to take part in our online survey. We want to better understand your views on light and noise pollution. Survey Why are we doing this survey? The societal context of noise and light pollution is an important part of PLAN-B. Given that human activities...
PLAN-B in the On Light o’ clock Podcast
Karolina Zielińska-Dąbkowska, researcher from Gdansk Tech and one of our PLAN-B Researchers and work package leaders, has recently participated in the On Light o’ clock Podcast to share her scientific insights to tackle the effects of light pollution. On Light o’...
PLAN-B Research in Split: Raúl Pérez Parras Presents Key Advances in Automated Georeferencing of Nighttime ISS Images
The PLAN-B project continues to expand its horizons and strengthen its international presence. Last week, our colleague Raúl represented the team at the 10th SPLIT REMOTE SENSING HANDS-ON PROFESSIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL, held in Split (Croatia), a leading event in the...
Citizen science illuminates the nature of city lights
A new article has been published in Nature cities by Team Nachtlichter describing the use of citizen science methodologies for monitoring light pollution across Germany, Team Nachtlichter. Citizen science illuminates the nature of city lights. Nat Cities 2, 496–505...