Night Lighting Management Strategies in Dark Sky Parks: An Empirical Study on Light Pollution Prevention

Ming Zhao; Weiting Ling; Wanjie Yan

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Night Lighting Management Strategies in Dark Sky Parks: An Empirical Study on Light Pollution Prevention

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Ming Zhao¹, Weiting Ling², Wanjie Yan³^{, *}

¹College of Economics and Management, Minjiang University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350108, China

²Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, ON, Canada

³School of Geography and Environment, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, 330022, China

^*Corresponding author. Email: yanwanjie2000@163.com

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Wanjie Yan

Available Online 30 September 2026.

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Keywords: Night Lighting Management Strategies; Dark Sky Parks; Light Pollution Prevention
Abstract: The International Dark Sky Park provides effective mitigation strategies and best practices for the prevention and control of light pollution, guiding the development direction for light pollution management. By reducing light pollution through dark sky parks, we can protect our shared night sky heritage while ensuring social development and environmental sustainability. The article focuses on the 119 dark sky parks certified by the International Dark-Sky Association. Through the analysis and collection of materials such as certification applications, announcements, and related news from these parks, the study examines the lighting grading and light environment management measures within the dark sky parks, elucidating the strategies for their lighting management. The research reveals that the brightness standards of dark sky parks serve as a crucial foundation for the prevention and control of light pollution. Effective management strategies for light pollution prevention and control include lighting management plans, lighting configurations, lighting zoning, and the implementation of intelligent lighting management systems.
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Volume Title: Proceedings of the 2026 2nd International Conference on Resilient City and Safety Engineering (ICRCSE 2026)
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Publication Date: 30 September 2026
ISBN: 978-94-6239-783-5
ISSN: 2352-5401
DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6239-783-5_2 How to use a DOI?
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