2.4 Light Pollution

  • Intent

    Assess the level of light pollution that may adversely impact wildlife.

  • Affected Areas

    Equity Local Hinterland Global
        

  • Instructions

    Calculate Average Night Sky light pollution levels on the Sky Quality Meter (SQM)
    Scale, based on at least 1 measurement point per square kilometre and no less than 20
    measurements.

  • Alternatives

    The Bortle scale may alternatively be used.

  • Scoring

    • Multi-year decreasing trend established
    • Decreasing trend observed
    • Baseline measured
    • Increasing trend observed
    • Data deficient
    • Unchanged trend

  • Links to Global Agreements

  • Examples in Practice

    • Resources