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International Light Pollution Guidelines
April 4 , 2024
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- The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species and Wild Animals (CMS) has prepared the International Light Pollution Guidelines for migratory species.
- CMS COP14, noted that natural darkness has conservation value equal to clean water, air and soil.
- Between 1992 and 2017, the artificial light emissions have increased over 49 per cent.
- This can severely impact the wildlife, including causing behavioural and the psychological changes.
- Besides birds, other life forms such as mammals, reptiles and fish can also be affected by artificial light.
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