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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Landon Bannister / ADSA Approved Lighting
DESCRIPTION:ADSA Approved Lighting: What it means\, why it matters\, and how to use it\nAs light pollution becomes a growing environmental\, health\, and planning concern\, the need for trustworthy\, night-safe lighting solutions is clearer than ever. \nIn this timely webinar\, lighting professional and standards expert Landon Bannister introduces the ADSA Approved Lighting program – a new accreditation system designed to help specifiers\, councils\, and communities choose luminaires that meet the highest standards for dark sky protection. \nLandon will walk you through: \n\nWhat qualifies a product for ADSA Approval\nHow ADSA’s criteria align with AS/NZS 4282 and international best practice\nThe importance of CCT\, shielding\, and spectral power distribution\nHow approved luminaires support biodiversity\, human wellbeing\, and responsible planning\nHow to interpret ADSA listings and integrate them into your lighting strategy or project tender\n\nThis session is ideal for lighting professionals\, architects\, engineers\, planners\, council asset managers\, procurement officers\, and anyone working to reduce light pollution through design and policy. \nAbout the Presenter\nLandon Bannister is a leading Australian lighting designer\, former President of the Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand (IESANZ)\, and a long-time advocate for environmentally responsible lighting. With more than two decades of experience\, he has worked across public\, commercial\, and civic projects – helping clients balance function\, beauty\, and sustainability. Landon is a key contributor to ADSA’s technical working group and played a lead role in developing the ADSA Approved framework.
URL:https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/event/webinar-landon-bannister-adsa-approved-lighting/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Dr Kellie Pendoley / Light Pollution Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring Dr. Kellie Pendoley\, a leading expert in environmental science and light pollution. Dr. Pendoley will delve into the development and application of the National Light Pollution Guidelines for Wildlife\, which she co-authored. These guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for assessing and managing the impacts of artificial light on various wildlife species\, including marine turtles\, seabirds\, and migratory shorebirds. \nIn this session\, Dr. Pendoley will discuss the principles of best practice lighting design\, methods for measuring biologically relevant light\, and strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of light pollution on wildlife. She will also share insights from her extensive experience in marine conservation biology and artificial light assessment. \nThis webinar is essential for environmental professionals\, urban planners\, policymakers\, and anyone interested in understanding and reducing the ecological impacts of artificial lighting. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s foremost authorities on light pollution and its effects on wildlife. \nAbout Dr. Kellie Pendoley:\nDr. Kellie Pendoley is the Executive Director and Principal Scientist at Pendoley Environmental\, a consultancy specializing in marine conservation biology and artificial light assessment. With nearly four decades of experience\, she has been instrumental in developing strategies to mitigate the ecological impacts of light pollution. Dr. Pendoley has served on the board of the International Dark-Sky Association and is a founding director of the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance. Her work has significantly contributed to the advancement of light pollution guidelines and conservation efforts both nationally and internationally.
URL:https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/event/webinar-dr-kellie-pendoley-light-pollution-guidelines/
CATEGORIES:Online
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LOCATION:https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/event/webinar-dr-kellie-pendoley-light-pollution-guidelines/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251118T103000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - IPWEA - Energy Efficient Lighting for communities
DESCRIPTION:Smarter Lighting for Safer\, Energy Efficient Communities\nFeaturing Paul Gowans Street Lighting & Smart Controls Programme Manager – IPWEA \nAs Australia’s cities\, towns\, and infrastructure move toward smarter\, more sustainable systems\, street lighting is at the forefront of innovation. But smarter doesn’t just mean connected — it means better for people\, wildlife\, and the planet. \nIn this timely webinar\, Paul Gowan from the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) will explore how smart lighting technologies can support public safety\, energy efficiency\, and environmental protection — while also helping to reduce light pollution. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nBasic into to smart controls and what they can do\nHow smart controls can be used to substantially reduce the impact of lighting on the night sky and wildlife by permanently trimming excess lighting and dimming (or shutting off) lighting in the middle of the night\nThe status of smart controls in Australia (e.g. regulatory recognition\, take-up\, suppliers) and a brief mention of their widespread adoption overseas.\n\nWhether you’re a council asset manager\, lighting designer\, engineer\, planner or policy-maker\, this session offers valuable insights into how smart lighting can meet community needs and protect natural darkness. \nYour Speaker\nPaul Gowans is a Director of Next Energy Lighting and has three decades managing public lighting networks for UK councils and running a public lighting contractor in the UK. In Australia\, he is best known for his work leading the City of Sydney’s pioneering and highly successful deployment of LEDs (the first large LED deployment in Australia and the first long-term outsourced public lighting contract). Paul sits on two key Standards Australia lighting committees and is the past chairman of the Scottish Region Institution of Lighting Engineers. Paul is a Member of IPWEA and the IESANZ.
URL:https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/event/webinar-ipwea-energy-efficient-lighting-for-communities/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Night-Time Street Lighting and Crime – Dr. Phil Edwards
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Night-Time Street Lighting and Crime – Dr. Phil Edwards\nDid switching off street lights at night increase crime—or actually reduce it? Dr. Phil Edwards from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine\, and leader of the LANTERNS Project\, presents new NIHR-funded research showing that streets with part-night lighting (PNL) saw vehicle thefts halved compared to the same streets before PNL. \nDrawing on 10 years of police crime data from Thames Valley\, the study examined the effects of PNL\, dimming\, and white light on multiple crime types\, including residential burglary\, robbery\, vehicle crime\, and violence. The findings challenge common assumptions about street lighting and public safety\, highlighting how careful lighting design can save energy without compromising safety. \nJoin this webinar to hear from one of the UK’s leading experts in crime\, public health\, and street lighting\, and learn how evidence-based lighting strategies can make our streets safer and more sustainable. \nYour Speaker \nDr. Phil Edwards is a British statistician\, epidemiologist\, and academic. He is a Chartered Statistician of the Royal Statistical Society and a professor in the Department of Population Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Dr. Edwards’ research focuses on injury epidemiology and prevention\, as well as data collection methodology. He has received grants from institutions including the Department of Health and the National Institute for Health and Care Research. He earned a BSc in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Warwick and a PhD in Epidemiology from LSHTM. Dr. Edwards has held academic positions at Newcastle University\, University College London\, and LSHTM\, where he has been a faculty member since 2001.
URL:https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/event/webinar-crime-safety-and-streetlights-the-uk-findings-with-dr-phil-edwards/
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LOCATION:https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/event/webinar-crime-safety-and-streetlights-the-uk-findings-with-dr-phil-edwards/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - The Impacts of ALAN on Marine Environments
DESCRIPTION:Light at Night and Our Oceans with Mariana Mayer Pinto\nArtificial light at night doesn’t just affect our skies—it reaches into our oceans\, with profound impacts on marine life and coastal ecosystems. Join Professor Mariana Mayer Pinto\, Impact Ambassador for the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance\, highlighted speaker at Valuing Darkness 2025\, and 2025 Eureka Prize winner for her pioneering research on seawalls\, as she explores how coastal environments are being transformed by light pollution. \nFrom altering the behaviour of marine species to affecting entire ecosystems\, Mariana’s work demonstrates why protecting natural darkness is critical for both healthy oceans and resilient coastal communities. This webinar is a unique opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s leading marine ecologists about the connections between our night skies and the health of our seas. \nDon’t miss this chance to learn\, ask questions\, and discover what we can do to reduce light at night in our coastal areas. \nYour Speaker \nMariana Mayer Pinto is a Scientia Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological\, Earth and Environmental Science at UNSW and 2025 Eureka Prize winner for her work on seawalls. She obtained her PhD in Marine Sciences from the University of Sydney (2009) and holds a MSc in Zoology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Prior to her academic career\, she worked as a private consultant\, leading data analyses for one of Australia’s largest environmental projects—the Gorgon Project (Chevron). Mariana is also an Impact Ambassador for the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance and a highlighted speaker at Valuing Darkness 2025.
URL:https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/event/webinar-the-impacts-of-alan-on-marine-environments/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Trailblazing the Universe with Kelly Kuhn
DESCRIPTION:Trailblazing the Universe with Kelly Kuhn\nAs global interest in dark sky experiences grows\, Kelly Kuhn is a pioneer in regional innovation\, connecting visitors from around the world beneath one of Earth’s darkest skies. Her work seamlessly blends tourism\, education\, and environmental stewardship\, creating unforgettable\, transformative experiences in South Australia. \nKelly’s vision proves that regional women can lead globally\, showcasing the power of passion and purpose. Beyond guiding visitors through the stars\, she champions awareness of light pollution and its effects on wildlife and ecosystems\, while promoting sustainable tourism\, supporting local communities\, and inspiring others to innovate boldly and dream big. \nYour Speaker \nOwner-operator and “Master Juggler” Kelly Kuhn has spent three decades in the South Australian tourism industry\, across private enterprise\, not-for-profits\, and numerous government departments. She has been recognised with a Fearless Females SA award and an Inspirational Women of the World award (Bali\, 2024)\, and has served as Deputy Mayor of Mid Murray Council and Board Member of the Murray River\, Lakes and Coorong Tourism Alliance. Kelly also founded her local River Murray Community Progress Association. \nHer businesses\, Juggle House Experiences and River Murray Dark Sky Tours\, offer innovative\, personalised travel adventures. Their signature tour has been operating in Australia’s first internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve for six years\, delighting visitors from around the world seeing the stars for the first time.
URL:https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/event/webinar-trailblazing-the-universe-with-kelly-kuhn/
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