Protege Noctem: If Darkness Disappeared
Graag presenteren we een documentaireproject van Mattia Balsamini en Raffaele Panizza, dat het onofficiële samenwerkingsverband tussen wetenschappers en burgers vastlegt om de verdwijning van de nacht en haar wezens tegen te gaan. Aan de hand van krachtige beelden kom je meer te weten over de diepgaande impact die het verlies van duisternis heeft op ons milieu en het nachtelijke ecosysteem.
Is teamwerk de sleutel tot milieubeheer?
Throughout my professional journey, working alongside experts like water and traffic engineers, conservation architects, and scientists has proven invaluable. A memorable instance occurred in 2017 during a discussion about a riverside park in Sweden, where the City architect raised concerns about beavers harming trees and consequently disrupting bird nests, including those of two protected species. The guidance of a zoologist and an ornithologist enabled us to devise an optimal solution for the lighting design.
Since then, when working in environmentally sensitive areas or Natural Heritage Sites, I've prioritized consulting local experts monitoring wildlife population trends, and researchers. Collaborating with ecologists, biologists, and conservationists, such as testing on-site findings regarding the effects of Artificial Light At Night (ALAN), contributes significantly to global efforts in conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable use of natural resources and the environment.
- Chiara Carucci
IALD Associate / Noctua Lighting Design
Zin om naar de sterren te kijken?
Wil je de schoonheid van de sterrenhemel zelf ervaren? De Lonely Planet's Stargazing Tourism Guide belicht enkele van de beste plekken ter wereld om de nachtelijke hemel in al zijn glorie te bewonderen.