# Australasian Dark Sky Alliance: Dedicated to reducing light pollution

> Australia’s leader in dark sky policy and community action, working to protect the night for people, wildlife, and future generations\.

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## Pages
- [ADSA Approved Lighting](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/act/adsa-approved-lighting/)
- [Home](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/)
- [Dark Sky Experiences](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/act/dark-sky-experiences/)
- [Learn](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/learn/)
- [Our Board](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/about-us/our-board/)

## Posts
- [1,400 Conservationists Just Declared Light Pollution a Global Environmental Threat](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/1400-conservationists-just-declared-light-pollution-a-global-environmental-threat/)
- [We Get One Chance at This — Let’s Make It a Good One](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/we-get-one-chance-at-this-lets-make-it-a-good-one/): Every voice matters — and every letter counts\.  We’ve drafted an example letter and included the Ministerial Briefings to help you take action to help reduce light pollution\. 
- [The Gap in Residential Lighting Standards](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/the-gap-in-residential-lighting-standards/): While Australia advances in dark sky protection, our homes remain a blind spot\. Bright, glary floodlights and cool white LEDs beam unchecked from backyards and driveways — yet there are no standards to guide what’s installed\. Rachel Mundy explores this growing gap in residential lighting and its impact on our night skies\.
- [Don’t Wait Another Two Years: Sign for Dark Skies Now](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/dont-wait-another-two-years-sign-for-dark-skies-now/): 10,000 signatures can change the night sky—and our future\. Sign the petition to cut light pollution before we wait another two years\!

## Venues
- [RMIT University](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/venue/rmit-university/)

## Organisers
- [ADSA](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/organiser/adsa/)

## Events
- [WEBINAR \- Trailblazing the Universe with Kelly Kuhn](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/event/webinar-trailblazing-the-universe-with-kelly-kuhn/): Kelly Kuhn from Juggle House creates transformative dark sky experiences in South Australia\. Blending tourism, education, and light pollution awareness, she's taking tourism in new directions
- [WEBINAR: Night\-Time Street Lighting and Crime – Dr\. Phil Edwards](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/event/webinar-crime-safety-and-streetlights-the-uk-findings-with-dr-phil-edwards/): Contrary to popular belief, switching off street lights at night can reduce crime\. Our ten\-year study found that streets with part\-night lighting saw half as many car break\-ins, showing that energy\-saving lighting strategies can enhance safety without increasing risk\.
- [WEBINAR \- The Impacts of ALAN on Marine Environments](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/event/webinar-the-impacts-of-alan-on-marine-environments/): Scientia Senior Lecturer at UNSW and 2025 Eureka Prize winner for her seawall research\. Marine ecologist, Impact Ambassador for the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance, and featured speaker at Valuing Darkness 2025\.
- [WEBINAR \- IPWEA \- Energy Efficient Lighting for communities](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/event/webinar-ipwea-energy-efficient-lighting-for-communities/): Led by IPWEA we'll explore how simple technology upgrades can dramatically reduce light pollution — without compromising on function\.
- [WEBINAR \- Dr Kellie Pendoley / Light Pollution Guidelines](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/event/webinar-dr-kellie-pendoley-light-pollution-guidelines/): Join environmental scientist and lighting impact expert Dr Kellie Pendoley as she unpacks Australia’s National Light Pollution Guidelines for Wildlife, and what they mean for planners, developers, consultants, and asset managers\.

## Categories
- [News](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/category/news/)
- [Events](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/category/events/)
- [Residential Lighting](https://australasiandarkskyalliance.org/category/residential-lighting/)

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