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Vitaly Goranskij, SAI/Moscow Univ.
RESOLUTION B5 : In Defence of the night sky and the right to starlight
The International Astronomical Union XXVII General Assembly,
recalling
1. the IAU/UNESCO International Year of Astronomy 2009 goal 8: facilitate
the preservation and protection of the world's cultural and natural heritage of
dark skies in places such as urban oases, national parks and astronomical
sites,
2. the Declaration approved during the International Conference in Defence of
the Quality of the Night Sky and the Right to Observe Stars (La Palma,
Canary Islands, 2007),
recognising that
1. the night sky has been and continues to be an inspiration of humankind, and
that its contemplation represents an essential element in the development of
scientific thought in all civilisations,
2. the dissemination of astronomy and associated scientific and cultural values
should be considered as basic content to be included in educational activities,
3. the view of the night sky over most of the populated areas of the Earth is
already compromised by light pollution, and is under further threat in this
respect,
4. the intelligent use of unobtrusive artificial lighting that minimises sky glow
involves a more efficient use of energy, thus meeting the wider commitments
made on climate change, and for the protection of the environment,
5. tourism, among other players, can become a major instrument for a new
alliance in defence of the quality of the nocturnal skyscape,
considering
1. the role of the IAU Division XII Commission 50 and its WG Controlling
Light Pollution,
2. the role of the IYA2009 Cornerstone Project Dark Skies Awareness,
resolves that
1. an unpolluted night sky that allows the enjoyment and contemplation of the
firmament should be considered a fundamental socio-cultural and environmental
right, and that the progressive degradation of the night sky should be
regarded as a fundamental loss,
2. control of obtrusive and sky glow-enhancing lighting should be a basic element
of nature conservation policies since it has adverse impacts on humans
and wildlife, habitats, ecosystems, and landscapes,
3. responsible tourism, in its many forms, should be encouraged to take on
board the night sky as a resource to protect and value in all destinations,
4. IAU members be encouraged to take all necessary measures to involve the
parties related to skyscape protection in raising public awareness - be it at
local, regional, national, or international level - about the contents and
objectives of the International Conference in Defence of the Quality of the
Night Sky and the Right to Observe Stars (http://www.starlight2007.net/),
in particular the educational, scientific, cultural, health and recreational
importance of preserving access to an unpolluted night sky for all humankind,
further resolves that
1. protection of the astronomical quality of areas suitable for scientific observation
of the Universe should be taken into account when developing and
evaluating national and international scientific and environmental policies,
with due regard to local cultural and natural values.