Australasian Dark Sky Alliance Webinars

There is a series of Webinars to be held over the next few months hosted by Australasian Dark Sky Alliance. If you are unable to attend these online events, follow the links and enrol and these interesting webinars about light pollution will also be available online, if you register avia the ADSA links.

Here are details about the presentation talks, plus information about the 14 October webinar, by Dr Kellie Pendoley, relating to Light Pollution Guidelines.

WEBINAR – Dr Kellie Pendoley / Light Pollution Guidelines

Tuesday 14 October 2025

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WEBINAR - Landon Bannister / ADSA Approved Lighting

Time & Location: 14 October 2025, 10:30 am – 11:30 am (AEDT)

FREE -No Charge

Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring Dr. Kellie Pendoley, a leading expert in environmental science and light pollution. Dr. Pendoley will delve into the development and application of the National Light Pollution Guidelines for Wildlife, which she co-authored. These guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for assessing and managing the impacts of artificial light on various wildlife species, including marine turtles, seabirds, and migratory shorebirds.

In this session, Dr. Pendoley will discuss the principles of best practice lighting design, methods for measuring biologically relevant light, and strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of light pollution on wildlife. She will also share insights from her extensive experience in marine conservation biology and artificial light assessment.

This webinar is essential for environmental professionals, urban planners, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding and reducing the ecological impacts of artificial lighting. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of Australia's foremost authorities on light pollution and its effects on wildlife.

About Dr. Kellie Pendoley:

Dr. Kellie Pendoley is the Executive Director and Principal Scientist at Pendoley Environmental, a consultancy specializing in marine conservation biology and artificial light assessment. With nearly four decades of experience, she has been instrumental in developing strategies to mitigate the ecological impacts of light pollution. Dr. Pendoley has served on the board of the International Dark-Sky Association and is a founding director of the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance. Her work has significantly contributed to the advancement of light pollution guidelines and conservation efforts both nationally and internationally.

Register online, this Webinar is FREE

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https://www.australasiandarkskyalliance.org/webinars

https://www.australasiandarkskyalliance.org/events/webinar-dr-kellie-pendoley-light-pollution-guidelines

WEBINAR - Dr Kellie Pendoley / Light Pollution Guidelines | ADSA

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These ADSA Webinars will share knowledge about protecting our night skies and dark nights, for future generations and to care for our environment , flora and fauna from birds to insects and the marine underwater world from fish, whales, coral and turtles.

Check out the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance, ADSA group, for more information and future webinars and events.

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https://www.australasiandarkskyalliance.org/

WEBINAR – Tuesday 19 August 2025

Dr Ken Wishaw / Health and Human Wellbeing

WEBINAR – Tuesday 16 September 2025

Landon Bannister / ADSA Approved Lighting

WEBINAR – Tuesday 14 October 2025

Dr Kellie Pendoley / Light Pollution Guidelines

WEBINAR – Tuesday 18 November 2025

IPWEA - Energy Efficient Lighting for communities

Dr Kellie Pendoley is an inspiration with her conservation work with protecting our Dark Skies and protecting Sea Turtles. Kellie has supported and encouraged myself and others to protect our Norfolk Island Magical Dark Skies and she is always there to share her expertise regarding light pollution and has also taught me about protecting our dark skies. Kellie has also shared her knowledge about the sea turtles in our Kingston lagoon and around the Norfolk Island coastal area.

I first met Kellie in 2015, and I attended a gathering to promote protecting Norfolk Island Magical Dark Skies and to work towards lighting policies for Norfolk island with the aim to apply to the IDA for Norfolk Island to become an International Dark Sky Community. This would protect Norfolk Island from unnecessary lighting, thus protecting our dark skies for future generations, our environment, human health, marine life and bird life. Plus, this would be another positive for Astro-tourism as many people in the world have never seen the Milky-Way, which we are so privileged to enjoy here on Norfolk Island.

We all marvel at the brilliant starry nights with the Milky Way and galaxies shining brightly from the heavens above Norfolk Island. I call this “Our Norfolk Island Magical Dark Skies”. It is a sight that many in the world never see and is an asset we need to protect for future generations. Here on Norfolk Island, we are privileged to have limited public lighting, and it is important we all consider correct lighting when installing and upgrading any lights around our homes or businesses. It takes a community as well as the council to protect and reduce light pollution. The aim of the project is to protect Our Norfolk Island Magical Dark Skies by limiting light pollution when planning any future developments.

For many years, I have been promoting and encouraging NIRC and the Norfolk Island community to set goals so we can apply for International Dark Sky Community, so if everyone helps and reduces light pollution, this will protect Our Norfolk Island Magical Dark Skies. Let’s all get together and protect and enjoy Our Norfolk Island Magical Dark Skies. Attached are some of my photos of starry nights.

Don’t forget to register for this month’s Webinar with Dr Kellie Pendoley on Tuesday 14 October 2025.

Betty Matthews

10 October 2025