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2. Protection of fauna and flora For decades, Schréder has worked on nature- centric, fauna-friendly lighting solutions. The UN forecasts that 68% of us will live in towns and cities by 2050, meaning an additional 460,000 square miles of our planet will be urbanised. We need to share that space with forests, wildlife and insects. Harsh, bright lighting turns night into day, disturbing circadian rhythms for animals and people alike. So, increasingly, cities want lighting solutions that ensure safety for people but also let wildlife survive and thrive. We believe the answer lies in a responsible project design. Used wisely, today’s technology makes it possible to minimise light pollution, while still providing ample illumination. Dimmers and sensors are introduced to precisely control the level of artificial light, reducing the disruption to wildlife. Positioning has an impact too: careful placing of light sources can significantly reduce the impact on the immediate environment. Colour temperature also makes a huge difference. We have combined all these approaches into two systems: Pure Night and FlexiWhite.
La Mongie - France Protect our starry skies was the mission when relighting La Mongie in the heart of France’s International Dark Sky Reserve. We delivered a smart lighting solution that uses 40% less energy, works well in snowy conditions and lets astronomers soak up the views of the Milky Way.
Driebergen-Ziest station - Netherlands A great example of truly sustainable and eco- centric design, warm white light was installed on the train station platforms and surrounding roads to promote the use of public transport while amber light was installed on the paths along the neighbouring nature reserves to preserve the local biodiversity.
11.7 By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities.
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