ENLIGHT

ENLiGHT

ENLIGHT

Development under artificial light at night. Biological impact of light pollution on amphibians. 

The ENLIGHT project aims to determine the impact of artificial light at night (ALAN) on amphibians and support the development of guidelines on light pollution and conservation plans. The main goal of ENLIGHT is to assess the biological effects caused by long-term exposure to the nocturnal LED light on two endangered crested newt species, Triturus ivanbureschi and T. macedonicus. The project will also focus on increasing awareness of light pollution and a mechanistic approach to improve conservation actions in protecting amphibians. This is especially important, particularly given the current widespread declines associated with this taxon. Knowledge about the adverse effects of ALAN will support the development of guidelines on light pollution and conservation plans.