The Transnational Strategy focuses on identifying actions for light pollution reduction, safeguarding nocturnal ecosystems and boosting astrotourism as an economic asset for non-urban areas. It facilitates joint planing and capacity building for local and regional authorities and tourism economic operators. The approach includes strategic foresight and bottom-up participation. Three main aspect are developped in the strategy: A- Safeguarding the Central Europe nocturnal ecosystems, B-Transforming Dark Skies into a sustainable growth asset for tourism, C- Local participation and transnational cooperation in light pollution reduction. The Strategy will be an useful tool for any regional authority or organization willing to act to reduce light pollution.

Cooperation is central! Through the Sentinel Alliance we want to create a discussion forum to develop relationships, common actions and exchange knowledge. Bringing together all those who want to work to reduce light pollution is our goal. To join the Alliance, please contact one of the partners or write to darkersky4ce@gmail.com

This initiative introduces a comprehensive system for measuring, monitoring, and communicating data on light pollution in Central European rural areas. By utilizing a transnational database, it not only supports scientific research but also raises awareness about the impact of light pollution. The collected data will help highlight the social, economic, and ecological value of dark skies, emphasizing the importance of preserving them.

Thanks to the 4 pilot actions in the 5 pilot sites, 4 solutions will be proposed in terms of technical, economic and environmental feasibility, which will lead to policy recommendations useful for the development of other similar actions and the creation of a dark sky macro-region.