Valuing Darkness

March 19-21, 2025  —  (Archived event)
Symposium and Round Table 
Hosted by the Australiasian Dark Sky Alliance, Exhibition Centre, Melbourne VIC

The Valuing Darkness Symposium is a key event for professionals and advocates dedicated to protecting our night skies.

The ADSA and Dep. Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, will host a roundtable event, building on the released National Light Pollution Guidelines. Ratified by countries worldwide, they are a landmark step toward protecting biodiversity and preserving the integrity of our night skies.

Organised by the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance (ADSA) and co-hosted by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), and the Network for Ecological Research on Artificial Light (NERAL), this three-day symposium will explore light pollution’s impact on urban planning, ecology, human health, and cultural heritage.

There will be an emphasis on policy, technology, and best practices for sustainable lighting. It will foster collaboration among designers, policymakers, and advocates dedicated to protecting natural darkness for future generations.

Supported by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), this is a must-attend for those passionate about preserving the night.