| dc.description.abstract | Light pollution represents a growing environmental concern, exerting detrimental effects on both human health and biodiversity conservation. Despite the robustness of ecological science on this issue, there is a notable absence of regulation within EU law, resulting in a lack of effective measures to address the problem. This chapter aims to investigate how (EU) soft norms, standards, and instruments throughout the production and value chain, impact light pollution. Here, it examines potential regulatory interventions to mitigate light pollution in the production, sale, and use of light sources. Furthermore, it explores various legislative proposals under the EU Green Deal that offer promising avenues for addressing the issue, such as the Proposal for Sustainable Products and the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law. Additionally, the research highlights the unintended spillovers and side effects of existing laws and regulations, such as EU Lighting standards and Energy Labelling Regulations, which necessitate attention. For instance, a critical analysis of 131 (Dutch) Management Plans linked to protected areas reveals significant inconsistencies in light pollution management/mitigation. | en |
