Exhibition informs about the consequences of light pollution and sustainable lighting
DARMSTADT – The traveling exhibition "Loss of the Night" by the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries will be on display August 26 to September 18, 2025. light pollution on humans and the environment – from the cultural significance of the starry sky and the orientation of migratory birds to issues of environmentally friendly lighting in cities.
The exhibition will be shown at several locations:
- 26 August to 5 September in the foyer of Smart Campus H31 (Hilpertstraße 31)
- 6 September as part of the Go.Bio.Fair on Friedensplatz
- 9 to 18 September in the foyer of the Sparkasse at Luisenplatz
Admission is free. The exhibition is aimed at families, schools, clubs, businesses, and government agencies. It is complemented by the app , which enables interactive participation.
Light guide line as an urban framework
"The exhibition comes to Darmstadt at the right time: The city council approved a light guideline for public lighting , thus paving the way for sustainable lighting. The traveling exhibition perfectly complements this initiative by providing scientifically sound information about the effects of light pollution," explains Environmental Protection Commissioner Michael Kolmer .
Minimizing artificial lighting contributes both to health protection through better sleep and to achieving climate protection goals . The guideline is based on an inter-administrative working group in collaboration with the Hessian Network Against Light Pollution .
Additional information
Legally, light is considered a harmful environmental impact under the Federal Immission Control Act , while the Federal Nature Conservation Act sets out requirements for the protection of insects by reducing light emissions.
The exhibition also complements the city's "Lighting Guide – Practical Ways to Sustainable Outdoor Lighting ," which is aimed at private individuals and businesses. It offers tips on how sports venues, churches, and monuments can be illuminated more sustainably.
(Darmstadt - Red/PSD/Stip)
