International Schools Education Networks for Light Pollution Control

Abstract

The problem of Light Pollution exists almost everywhere, and is still growing rapidly. The maintenance of dark skies at prime astronomical locations but as well elsewhere, depends very much on the awareness of the public, and particularly of key decision makers responsible for developments, including lighting engineers. It is necessary to continually promote the awareness of light pollution and its effects. Thus the preservation of the astronomical environment is strongly connected to light pollution control, and requires effective education.

We will present the model of the educational program of the IAU Com. 50/ working group (wg) and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) on light pollution, to achieve our target of having and maintaining an “International Schools Education Networks for Light Pollution Control”. As well we will present the results of our efforts and mention our future plans.