International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is an international organization established in Arizona in United States of America in 1988, aiming to preserve the darkness of the night sky by reducing ligth pollution. The organization has already taken lots of actions to achieve the goal, being the first and the largest organization participating in protecting the darkness of the night sky. It has initialized the plan of International Dark-Sky Places around the world, such as USA, Scotland in United Kingdom and Japan, so that the perfect night sky sceneries and environmental conditions can be reserved for future. Including approximately 5000 members in over 70 countries, IDA spares no effort to help educate people about how to restore the darkness during night time and the negative impacts the overlighting at night can bring to humans, including hormone imbalance, high bolld pressure and diabetes.
“We empower the dark sky movement and provide leadership, tools, and resources for individuals, policymakers, and industry to reduce light pollution and promote responsible outdoor lighting that is beautiful, healthy, and functional.”
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Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting
Too often, outdoor electric lighting installations at night are overlit, left on when not needed, and harmful to the environment. As a result, light pollution is a growing global issue that can negatively affect our environment and impact our quality of life. DarkSky and the Illuminating Engineering Society jointly published the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting to prevent and reduce light pollution through the proper application of quality outdoor electric lighting.
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El Morro National Monument Announces International Dark Sky Park Certification
Ramah, NM – The National Park Service and the International Dark Sky Association are pleased to announce El Morro National Monument as an International Dark Sky Park. This certification recognizes the exceptional quality of the park’s night skies and provides added opportunities to enhance visitor experiences through astronomy based interpretive programming.
Narayini Brito-Davis leads the International Darkness Society in a new direction
In early 2025, DarkSky International underwent a significant personnel change, announcing that Nalayini Brito-Davies would assume the role of Chair of the Board, effective January 1, 2025. As the first non-American to hold this position, Brito-Davies not only brings a global perspective to the association but also extensive experience in the management and operation of non-profit organizations and corporate entities.