Light pollution guidelines incl appendices A-E_Australia_Comments

COP14)/Annex For a detailed explanation of these issues see What is Light and how does Wildlife Perceive it? The Glossary provides a summary of terms used to describe light and light measurements and notes the appropriate terms for discussing the effects of light on wildlife. [...] Managing existing light pollution The impact of artificial light on wildlife will often be the result of the effect of all light sources in the region combined. [...] To assess the risks to a species, an understanding of its susceptibility to the effects of light should be evaluated, as well as the potential for artificial light to affect the local population. [...] The scale of the assessment is expected to be commensurate with the scale of the activity and the vulnerability of the wildlife present. [...] The detail and extent of the plan should be proportional to the scale of the development and potential impacts to wildlife.