Fundación Starlight

Country: Spain

Website: http://www.fundacionstarlight.org

Activity overview:

  • The main objective of the Starlight Foundation is providing the means of knowledge and promote actions for the valorisation of starlight as a scientific, tourist, cultural and environmental resource. The Starlight Initiative is a worldwide action and it is supported by UNESCO and more than 40 international scientific organizations and institutions.

Specializations, Areas & Projects:

  • Development of a certification on Starlight Tourist Destinations
  • Preservation of excellent areas: “The Windows to the Universe "
  • Developing research and promotion programs in the major related areas of knowledge: archeo-astronomical and astronomical heritage, skyscapes, biodiversity at night and dissemination of astronomy.
  • Providing methodology and tools for the valorization of resources related with starlight and the knowledge of astronomy.
  • Providing preventive tools and technical criteria for the control of light pollution as a key factor in the degradation of resources related to starlight, in saving energy and combating climate change.

Strategic vision:

  • Strengthen the visibility and potential of starlight tourism at international level.
  • Establish effective partnerships between scientific institutions and private and public stakeholders to conceive, design and promote starlight tourist destinations.
  • Provide the first experiences of a new dimension of tourism in which science is the key resource.