IDA Mission & Goals

Mission:

The mission of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is to preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through quality outdoor lighting.

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Goals   

1. Stop the adverse effects of light pollution, including; 

• Energy waste, and the air and water pollution caused by energy waste
• Harm to human health 
• Harm to nocturnal wildlife and ecosystems 
• Reduced safety and security 
• Reduced visibility at night 
• Poor nighttime ambience; and 
  

2. Raise awareness about light pollution, its adverse effects, and its solutions; and 

3. Educate about the values of quality outdoor lighting.   

To achieve these goals, IDA takes an award-winning unified approach that supports the individual efforts of our members and of others who advocate quality outdoor lighting. In fighting light pollution we work with communities, astronomers, ecologists, and lighting professionals. We are active on local, national, and international stages and have already accomplished much, but our work is not yet done.  

For media or press, or for more general information, please view the IDA Press Kit for information.

IDA Mission & Goals

Mission:

The mission of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is to preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through quality outdoor lighting.

Download IDA's Fact Sheet

Goals   

1. Stop the adverse effects of light pollution, including; 

• Energy waste, and the air and water pollution caused by energy waste
• Harm to human health 
• Harm to nocturnal wildlife and ecosystems 
• Reduced safety and security 
• Reduced visibility at night 
• Poor nighttime ambience; and 
  

2. Raise awareness about light pollution, its adverse effects, and its solutions; and 

3. Educate about the values of quality outdoor lighting.   

To achieve these goals, IDA takes an award-winning unified approach that supports the individual efforts of our members and of others who advocate quality outdoor lighting. In fighting light pollution we work with communities, astronomers, ecologists, and lighting professionals. We are active on local, national, and international stages and have already accomplished much, but our work is not yet done.  

For media or press, or for more general information, please view the IDA Press Kit for information.