Illustrated Lighting Standard aims to facilitate the implementation of the new regulations throughout Chile

Illustrated Lighting Standard aims to facilitate the implementation of the new regulations throughout Chile
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folder New Lighting Regulation

schedule Tuesday 29 de October

In the month when the new regulation begins to operate, Fundación Cielos de Chile and the Ministry of the Environment present a visual guide that not only explains the new regulation but also seeks to raise awareness about the effects of light pollution.

Technical terms related to lighting, such as the blue portion of the visible spectrum or spectral radiance, are unknown to most people. Until now, these concepts were exclusive to experts, but the update of the Lighting Standard and its extension to the entire national territory presents the challenge of bringing these concepts closer to the general public.

In this context, Fundación Cielos de Chile in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment (MMA), present the Illustrated Lighting Standard, a visual guide of the new regulation that seeks to reduce the knowledge gap regarding its application. Separated by type of lighting and through infographics and illustrations, this guide simplifies the most technical aspects of the regulation.

“Light itself is a complex concept,” declares Daniela González, executive director of Fundación Cielos de Chile. “With this guide, through practical applications, we can see that the update of the Lighting Standard promotes a sustainable form of lighting. Additionally, it allows us to question why we need light, how to use it well, and in this way contribute to the reduction of light pollution,” she explained.

The work in disseminating the new regulation

During the months prior to the implementation of the regulation, the team from the Department of Noise, Lighting, and Odors of the MMA toured several municipalities in the country to address the doubts and concerns present in local governments and communities. Doubts that the MMA has addressed and that Igor Valdebenito, head of the Department, hopes the Illustrated Lighting Standard can also help resolve.

“For the rest of the country, outside the astronomical municipalities, it is a new regulation, so it will be quite a challenge. The creation of these documents that are easy to read, visually appealing, with infographics, becomes super useful because the image explains the concept better,” declared Igor Valdebenito, head of the Department of Noise, Lighting, and Odors of the MMA.

Those who have a key role in the implementation of the regulation are the local governments. Although, Valdebenito points out, the municipalities are informed and have not had major problems with the regulation, the Illustrated Lighting Standard will allow them to clearly understand the regulations. “This regulation governs many types of public lighting, so it is super good to have a document that clearly explains the requirements according to the type of luminaire. In that part, we have diagnosed that there is little clarity,” he noted.

A contribution to citizen education

The Illustrated Lighting Standard seeks to inform the population about the importance of responsible lighting to protect the environment and human health. “By reducing the knowledge gap and bringing the concepts of good lighting to people, we are also raising awareness about light pollution and its effects,” affirms the executive director of Fundación Cielos de Chile.

In addition to educating the public about the need to preserve the night skies to protect biodiversity, the Illustrated Lighting Standard also aims to demystify some existing beliefs about outdoor lighting, especially regarding safety. “We hope to dispel the myth that reducing light pollution will mean our cities and public spaces will be darker; on the contrary, through sustainable lighting, it will be possible to illuminate in a way that is friendly to the health and safety of people, and also to the environment,” concludes Daniela González.

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