Warm Lights Greece
Reducing Light Pollution to Protect Athens’ Night Sky and Aegean Ecosystems
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The Light Pollution Crisis
Light pollution is one of the most pervasive environmental challenges of the 21st century. Excessive artificial light disrupts nocturnal ecosystems, affecting insect migration, bird navigation, marine turtle nesting, and bat behavior.
In urban areas like Athens, light pollution also impacts human health: disrupted sleep cycles, increased health risks, loss of connection to night sky. ‘Warm Lights Greece’ introduces warmer, dimmer, environmentally sustainable lighting that protects ecosystems while maintaining public safety.
Pilot programs in Athens and Aegean island locations demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of dark-sky friendly practices. We’re proving that environmental protection and human safety can work together.
Key Challenges We Address
- Changing decades-old lighting infrastructure
- Balancing public safety with ecological needs
- Overcoming the misconception that "brighter = safer"
- Cost of transitioning to new lighting technologies
- Educating government and private stakeholders