01/01/2026
A wish for Europe, as we step into 2026.
In a world that rarely slows down, we wish Europe something precious; more darkness.
Darkness to rest.
Darkness to see the stars again.
Darkness where nature can breathe, navigate and recover.
Across Europe, more and more people are discovering that less light can mean more life. That smarter lighting strengthens communities, protects biodiversity and reconnects us with the rhythms of night and day.
May 2026 be a year in which cities, ports, villages and landscapes dare to dim the lights where they are not needed, and brighten what truly matters.
From the North Sea Region to the rest of Europe; we wish you darker nights, wiser light and clearer stars!
www.interregnorthsea.eu/darker-sky
