The Global ALAN Network

Presenter(s): Judith Bailey

Affiliation(s): BAS, ASV

Session details: Saturday, 2022-04-23 06:00:00, ONL

Abstract

State of Mind -> State of Science *Fires, Fomites and Floods *Elon , Extinction and Environment *While We Sleep, Case Study Are Local -> Federal Government Asleep? *Remedy, Respect, Renewal With the exponential growth of ALAN, the global community has been coming together over recent years to formulate a broad plan to protect the environment. From being considered a fringe/small interest group regarding Light pollution in the past, the environment imperative has become a global movement that is galvanising countries to take action. This historical turn about reflects changes that are new to some, but not new to some of the Earth’s oldest cultures.

Biography

Judith is the Manager of the Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum, BAS Life Member 36 yrs, ASV Member 26 yrs, Secretary of International Dark-Sky Victoria Association (Chapter of IDA) 7yrs, and an Advocate for International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) 4yrs. Judith has been advocating for preservation of the night sky for over 30 years. Preserving the Environment for future generations and protecting our heritage, encompassing the values of thousands of years, is the best way forward. The Observatory is an ADSA Member.