Sessions and themes
1. Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation
Exploring the impact of artificial light at night on species, ecosystems, and natural habitats, and strategies for protecting nocturnal environments.
2. Circadian Disruption and Human Health
Clinical and physiological research on how light pollution and altered day–night rhythms affect human health and well-being.
3. Darkness, Well-being, and Astro-Tourism
Examining the psychological, emotional, and experiential values of darkness, and the role of starlight tourism in sustainable development.
4. Policy, Legislation, and Light Pollution Governance
Developing effective legal and policy frameworks to mitigate light pollution and promote evidence-based governance.
5. Lighting Technology and Sustainable Illumination
Advances in lighting design, energy-efficient technologies, and innovative approaches to responsible illumination.
6. Cultural Perspectives: Indigenous and Traditional Connections to the Night Sky
Understanding the cultural, spiritual, and heritage dimensions of dark skies in Indigenous and traditional worldviews.
7. Media and public communication in dark sky
Exploring how media and public communication can raise awareness, deepen understanding, and inspire wider engagement in dark sky protection.
8. Dark sky initiative in Asia
Exploring dark sky initiatives across Asia, highlighting regional progress, shared challenges, and opportunities for collaboration in protecting the night.
Taipei Dark Sky Manifesto Suggestion
Note for Taipei Dark-Sky Manifesto:
1. This document was drafted by Axiou Lin, Chairoerson of the Taiwan Dark-Sky Association. It is scheduled to be submitted to the International Dark-Sky Forum (October 12–14, 2026) for discussion and adoption by the participants. 2. Dark-sky advocates worldwide may also leave comments or suggestions for revision here within one week of the conference’s conclusion (by October 20) to assist with finalizing the details. 3. Discussions regarding this manifesto will focus primarily on the English version; the initial Chinese draft may contain some differences, which will be aligned once the English version is finalized. 台北暗空宣言 說明 1.本文由台灣暗空協會會長林正修撰寫，預計提交國際暗空論壇(2026.10/12~14)，由與會者討論議決。 2.全球各地暗空倡議者在會議結束一周內(至10/20)，亦可在次留言表達修改意見，供細部修正參考。 3.本宣言討論以英文版本為主，中文初稿略有出入，待英文版本確認後，同步修正。