On 30 June in the Oude Haven area of Hilversum (Netherlands) and on 2 July in Däichwisen in Ettelbruck (Luxembourg), monitoring equipment was installed on several streetlights as part of an international research project on urban lighting and biodiversity. The devices will collect information on bat activity and local light conditions in order to improve our understanding of how lighting affects wildlife in urban environments.
This work will help inform future approaches to more biodiversity-friendly lighting in cities.
Collecting data over the coming months
Over the coming months, the monitoring stations will collect data on bat activity, light intensity, and pedestrian traffic. By analysing these datasets together, researchers hope to gain valuable insights into how smart lighting can help balance public safety, energy efficiency, and biodiversity in urban environments.
Through this collaboration, the Urban project is taking a step towards improving our understanding of wildlife-friendly lighting and creating more wildlife urban environments.
For more information, please contact Myrte Mijnders (Hilversum) or Chantal Hermes (Ettelbruck) via the contact form.