[Draft VI] Dark Skies Protocol

[Lexicor]

Dark Skies Protocol

Category: Environment

Industries Affected: All Businesses

Proposed by: Lexicor

The World Assembly,

Recognizing prior accomplishments in the area of wildlife protection, but remaining concerned by the damaging effects of artificial lighting on wildlife,

Concerned by the negative consequences of light pollution, as it relates to cross-border migration patterns of sapient creatures and its detrimental health consequences to national populations,

Perturbed by the disruptive effect that light pollution has on wildlife; including it's disorienting effects on migration, mating and circadian rhythms of a wide variety of species,

Noting the ancillary effects of light pollution on air traffic safety, including international flights, and accurate celestial observation,

Acknowledging the numerous available methods to reduce light pollution and energy waste,

Believing in the universal significance of the splendor of natural darkness and the awe inspiring beauty of a natural night sky,

The World Assembly Hereby,

1. Defines "light pollution" for the purposes of this resolution as "the artificial brightening of the night sky" to a degree severe enough to cause:
(a) a widespread alteration of the circadian rhythms of sapient beings which can lead to,
(b) a disruptive effect on the migratory and breeding of sapient beings as a result of the disruption of circadian rhythms,

2. Establishes the World Assembly Dark Skies Initiative (WADSI);
(a) monitor and report on the progress of nations in the setting and meeting targets for the reduction of light pollution,
(b) provide expertise and assistance to nations to set and meet targets for the reduction of light pollution,

3. Mandates nations and all political subdivisions therein formulate national strategies to reduce artificial light pollution by:
(a) Conducting environmental assessments to determine the effects of light pollution on their populations and on sapient creatures,
(b) Conducting urban optimization assessments to determine how light pollution can be reduced in urban areas,
(c) Setting reasonable targets for the reduction of light pollution, in conjunction with WADSI,
(d) Achievement of these reductions in light pollution as recommended by the relevant experts in national government and WADSI,
(e) Implementing public awareness campaigns so that citizens are informed about light pollution,

4. Requires nations adopt the hot/cool lighting principle in all future public lighting and urban development projects to alleviate negative effects on circadian rhythms at the macro level,

5. Instructs the World Health Authority (WHA) to begin an independent examination of the effects of artificial light of all wavelengths on the health of sapient beings and on the environment and to make those findings public,

6. Recommends but does nothing to require nations adopt the following solutions to reduce light pollution,
(a) The installation of motion sensors and automatic timers on street, office and other significant source of artificial glare to reduce unnecessary energy consumption and overall glare,
(b) The replacement of tungsten and fluorescent lighting with blue spectrum light emitting diodes (LEDs) during the day and red/orange spectrum LEDs during the night,
(c) Building designs that maximize access to natural light for the longest duration possible,
(d) The establishment of Dark Sky Preserves (DSPs); areas where artificial light sources are restricted,

7. States that nothing shall restrict states from enacting further regulations to reduce light pollution at the national level.

Co-Authored by: Aclion

[Lexicor]

Reserved!

1. Still deciding on category + strength.
2. Need to strengthen language and add some more clauses to justify an Environment, All Business categorization.

Category: Environment or Cultural Heritage

Strength: Mild

Proposed by: Lexicor (Co-Authorship will be offered!!!)

The World Assembly,

Recognizing the importance of light and light-based technologies in the lives of the citizens of the world and it's role in socioeconomic development,

Noting that the design of light technology can play an important role in the achievement of more efficient energy use by way of limiting energy waste and reducing light pollution,

Concerned by the negative impact of light pollution on the accuracy of astronomical measurements and also on the natural circadian sleep rhythms of certain sapient beings,

Further concerned by the potential negative impacts of light pollution on the health of certain sapient beings,

Disturbed by the increased rarity and difficulty of access of natural darkness and the splendors of the natural night time sky,

Believing the enjoyment of dark skies, free of artificial interference to be of universal cultural value,

The World Assembly Hereby;

1. Defines "light pollution" for the purposes of this resolution as "the artificial brightening of the night sky" to a degree severe enough to cause:
(a) a disruptive effect on natural circadian rhythms;
(b) a significant impediment on the observation of stars, planets, space debris, all other forms of celestial bodies, and the conduction of accurate astronomical measurements;

2. Defines "dark skies" for the purposes of this resolution as an "area where there is a restriction on or lack of artificial light pollution";

3. Defines "observatory" for the purposes of this resolution as " a location used for observing terrestrial or celestial events";

4. Encourages the establishment of publicly accessible dark sky parks (DSP's) to provide an opportunity for all citizens to enjoy the night sky free of light pollution;

5. Further encourages international cooperation in the maintenance and preservation of publicly accessible DSP's;

6. Urges nations to establish and implement protocols to reduce light pollution;

7. Encourages the establishment of permanent dark sky preserves surrounding observatories in size large enough to not have a significant impact on observations for as long as the observatories are operational;

8. Establishes the WAAU (World Assembly Astronomical Union ) with the mandate to:
(a) Survey, if possible, the terrain surrounding observatories to assist in the establishment of dark sky preserves at a nation's request,
(b) Collate and maintain a list of voluntarily disclosed observatories for the purposes of facilitating international cooperation in observation and scientific research,
(c) Facilitate the exchange of astronomical data and measurements when requested,


9. Clarifies that a nation is in no way compelled to disclose the location of observatories used for military or otherwise covert purposes.

1. Scope shifted from the DSPs to the reduction of light pollution.
2. Added recommendations for the reduction of light pollution.
3. Mandates the establishment of national strategies to reduce light pollution.

In essence the proposal has shifted in scope from focusing on the cultural value of dark skies to it's environmental value.

Category: Environment

Industries Affected: All Businesses

Proposed by: Lexicor (Co-Authorship will be offered!!!)

The World Assembly,

Recognizing the importance of light and light-based technologies in the lives of the citizens of the world and it's role in socioeconomic development,

Noting that the design of light technology can play an important role in the achievement of more efficient energy use by way of limiting energy waste and reducing light pollution,

Concerned by the negative impact of light pollution on the accuracy of astronomical measurements and also on the natural circadian sleep rhythms of certain sapient beings,

Further concerned by the potential negative impacts of light pollution on the health of certain sapient beings,

Disturbed by the increased rarity and difficulty of access of natural darkness and the splendors of the natural night time sky,

Believing the enjoyment of dark skies, free of artificial interference to be of universal cultural value,

The World Assembly Hereby;

1. Defines "light pollution" for the purposes of this resolution as "the artificial brightening of the night sky" to a degree severe enough to cause:
(a) a disruptive effect on natural circadian rhythms;
(b) a significant impediment on the observation of stars, planets, space debris, all other forms of celestial bodies, and the conduction of accurate astronomical measurements;

2. Defines "dark skies" for the purposes of this resolution as an "area where there is a restriction on or lack of artificial light pollution";

3. Defines "observatory" for the purposes of this resolution as " a location used for observing terrestrial or celestial events";

4. Encourages the establishment of publicly accessible dark sky parks (DSP's) to provide an opportunity for all citizens to enjoy the night sky free of light pollution, especially around observatories for celestial observation;

5. Mandates nations and all political subdivisions therein formulate national strategies to reduce artificial light pollution,

6. Recommends, but does nothing to require the following methods for reducing light pollution;
(a) The replacement of fluorescent and tungsten lighting with light emitting diodes (LEDs) and CFL light bulbs,
(b) Apply automatic timers to street lights to reduce excess and unnecessary lighting,
(c) Install motion sensors on lights to reduce up time,
(d) Public awareness and information campaigns to educate the populace about the causes, harms and effects of light pollution,
(e) Cooperative international research into more efficient and eco-friendly lighting methods,

7. Establishes the WAAU (World Assembly Astronomical Union ) with the mandate to:
(a) Survey, if possible, the terrain surrounding observatories to assist in the establishment of dark sky preserves at a nation's request,
(b) Collate and maintain a list of voluntarily disclosed observatories for the purposes of facilitating international cooperation in observation and scientific research,
(c) Facilitate the exchange of astronomical data and measurements when requested,

8. Clarifies that a nation is in no way compelled to disclose the location of observatories used for military or otherwise covert purposes.

1. Scope changed to address light pollution rather than ancillary effects on astronomical observation,
2. New Committee with a different mandate [upon checking the Bureaucracies Page there is nothing like this yet functioning]
3. Clean up of the preamble.

Category: Environment

Industries Affected: All Businesses

Proposed by: Lexicor

The World Assembly,

Recognizing the importance of light and light-based technologies in the lives of the citizens of the world and it's role in socioeconomic development,

Noting that the design of light technology can play an important role in the achievement of more efficient energy use by way of limiting energy waste and reducing light pollution,

Concerned by the negative impact of light pollution on the accuracy of astronomical measurements and also on the natural circadian sleep rhythms of certain sapient beings,

Further concerned by the potential negative impacts of light pollution on the health of certain sapient beings,

Disturbed by the increased rarity and difficulty of access of natural darkness and the splendors of the natural night time sky,

Believing the enjoyment of dark skies, free of artificial interference to be of universal cultural value,

The World Assembly Hereby;

1. Defines "light pollution" for the purposes of this resolution as "the artificial brightening of the night sky" to a degree severe enough to cause:
(a) a disruptive effect on natural circadian rhythms, and/or;
(b) a significant impediment on the observation of stars, planets, space debris, all other forms of celestial bodies, and the conduction of accurate astronomical measurements;

2. Defines "dark skies" for the purposes of this resolution as an "area where there is a restriction on or lack of artificial light pollution";

3. Establishes the universal cultural value of natural dark skies, one worthy of protection for future generations;

4. Encourages the establishment of publicly accessible dark sky parks (DSP's) to provide an opportunity for all citizens to enjoy the night sky free of light pollution,

5. Mandates nations and all political subdivisions therein formulate national strategies to reduce artificial light pollution, and set clear targets for the reduction of light pollution,

6. Recommends, but does nothing to require the following methods for reducing light pollution;
(a) The replacement of fluorescent and tungsten lighting with light emitting diodes (LEDs) and CFL light bulbs,
(b) Apply automatic timers to street lights to reduce excess and unnecessary lighting,
(c) Install motion sensors on lights to reduce up time,
(d) Public awareness and information campaigns to educate the populace about the causes, harms and effects of light pollution,
(e) Cooperative international research into more efficient and eco-friendly lighting methods,

7. Establishes the WADSI (World Assembly Dark Skies Initiative ) with the mandate to:
(a) Assist in the establishment of dark sky preserves,
(b) Provide expertise to reduce light pollution,
(c) Facilitate cooperative international research into more efficient and eco-friendly lighting methods.


Co-Authored by: Aclion

Category: Environment
Industries Affected: All Businesses
Proposed by: Lexicor



The World Assembly,

Concerned by the numerous negative impacts of light pollution including; it's negative effect on public health, it's disruptive effect on ecosystems, the hazard it presents to air traffic safety and the negative effect is has both on scientific and recreational observation of the night sky,

Cognizant of the importance of light-based technologies in the lives of the citizens of the world yet realizing the design of these technologies can yield more efficient energy use by limiting energy waste and reducing light pollution,

Recognizing that many sapient beings operate on natural circadian sleep rhythms and that over-saturation of an environment with artificial light can have adverse effects on sleep, leading to increased levels of fatigue, stress and anxiety,

Overwrought by disruptive effect that light pollution has on wildlife, particularly nocturnal wildlife, including it's disorienting effect on migration, mating and the Circadian rhythms of a wide variety of species,

Noting that safe air traffic and navigation requires a clear field of vision and that a surplus of artificial light may cause blinding glare that prevents safe landing,

Further noting the impact of light pollution on the accuracy of celestial observations and measurements as well as recreational stargazing,

Disturbed by the increased rarity and difficulty of access of natural darkness and the splendors of the natural night time sky,

Believing natural dark skies to be of universal cultural value,

The World Assembly Hereby,

1. Defines "light pollution" for the purposes of this resolution as "the artificial brightening of the night sky" to a degree severe enough to cause:
(a) a disruptive effect on the health of sapient beings,
(b) a disruptive effect on the ecosystem and/or;
(c) a significant impediment on the observation of stars, planets, space debris, all other forms of celestial bodies, and the conduction of accurate astronomical measurements,

2. Defines "dark skies" for the purposes of this resolution as an "area where there is a restriction on or lack of artificial light pollution",

3. Establishes the universal cultural value of natural dark skies, one worthy of protection for future generations,

4. Encourages the establishment of publicly accessible dark sky parks (DSP's) to provide an opportunity for all citizens to enjoy the night sky free of light pollution,

5. Mandates nations and all political subdivisions therein formulate national strategies to reduce artificial light pollution, and set clear targets for the reduction of light pollution,

6. Recommends, but does nothing to require the following methods for reducing light pollution:
(a) The replacement of fluorescent and tungsten lighting with light emitting diodes (LEDs) and CFL light bulbs,
(b) Apply automatic timers to street lights to reduce excess and unnecessary lighting,
(c) Install motion sensors on lights to reduce up time,
(d) Public awareness and information campaigns to educate the populace about the causes, harms and effects of light pollution,
(e) Cooperative international research into more efficient and eco-friendly lighting methods,

7. Establishes the WADSI (World Assembly Dark Skies Initiative ) with the mandate to:
(a) Assist in the establishment of dark sky preserves,
(b) Provide expertise to reduce light pollution,
(c) Facilitate cooperative international research into more efficient and eco-friendly lighting methods.


Co-Authored by: Aclion

1. Grammar and formatting edits, (still plenty I'm sure) as well as minor re-wordings.
2. Rewritten preamble and definition of light pollution (Credit to Acilon).

Category: Environment

Industries Affected: All Businesses

Proposed by: Lexicor

The World Assembly,

Recognizing prior accomplishments in the area of wildlife protection, but remaining concerned by the damaging effects of artificial lighting on wildlife,

Concerned by the negative consequences of light pollution, as it relates to cross-border migration patterns of sapient creatures and its detrimental health consequences to national populations,

Perturbed by the disruptive effect that light pollution has on wildlife; including it's disorienting effects on migration, mating and circadian rhythms of a wide variety of species,

Noting the ancillary effects of light pollution on air traffic safety, including international flights, and accurate celestial observation,

Believing in the universal significance of the splendor of natural darkness and the awe inspiring beauty of a natural night sky,

The World Assembly Hereby,

1. Defines "light pollution" for the purposes of this resolution as "the artificial brightening of the night sky" to a degree severe enough to cause:
(a) a widespread alteration of the circadian rhythms of sapient beings which can lead to,
(b) a disruptive effect on the migratory and breeding of sapient beings as a result of the disruption of circadian rhythms,


2. Establishes the World Assembly Dark Skies Initiative (WADSI);
(a) monitor and report on the progress of nations in the setting and meeting targets for the reduction of light pollution,
(b) provide expertise and assistance to nations to set and meet targets for the reduction of light pollution,

3. Mandates nations and all political subdivisions therein formulate national strategies to reduce artificial light pollution by:
(a) Conducting environmental assessments to determine the effects of light pollution on their populations and on sapient creatures,
(b) Conducting urban optimization assessments to determine how light pollution can be reduced in urban areas,
(c) Setting reasonable targets for the reduction of light pollution, in conjunction with WADSI,
(d) Achievement of these reductions in light pollution as recommended by the relevant experts in national government and WADSI,

4. Requires the discontinuation of fluorescent and tungsten lighting in all future public infrastructure and urban development but does nothing to require states to restrict their private use,

5. Further requires states to make available locations for the safe and hazard-free disposal of spent fluorescent and tungsten lighting sources,

6. Recommends the installation of motion sensing technologies and automatic timers on street lights, office buildings and other significant light emission sources to reduce light pollution,

7. States that nothing shall restrict states from enacting further regulations to reduce light pollution at the national level.

Co-Authored by: Aclion

1. Removal of the "dark skies" definition clause.
2. Formulation of requirements for national strategies to reduce light pollution.
3. Addition of Clauses 4 and 5.
4. Preamble re-written again with improved arguments for light pollution being an international issue.

[Aclion]

First things first: environmental proposals can't be mild. They're categorized based on industry affected.

[Separatist Peoples]

"So, you're mandating that we not screw up our own astrological data? Why? If a nation wants to allow poor conditions in it's own research facilities, so be it. The rest of this is unobjectionable."

[Lexicor]

"So, you're mandating that we not screw up our own astrological data? Why? If a nation wants to allow poor conditions in it's own research facilities, so be it. The rest of this is unobjectionable."

"If one wanted to screw up their nations own astrological data, I'm sure they'd find a way, in spite of this most oppressive mandate!"

[Separatist Peoples]

"So, you're mandating that we not screw up our own astrological data? Why? If a nation wants to allow poor conditions in it's own research facilities, so be it. The rest of this is unobjectionable."

"If one wanted to screw up their nations own astrological data, I'm sure they'd find a way, in spite of this most oppressive mandate!"

"The neighborhood kids could bounce laser pointer beams off the telescope lens. That's really not the point. Why enforce it if it has no international impact?"

[Lexicor]

"If one wanted to screw up their nations own astrological data, I'm sure they'd find a way, in spite of this most oppressive mandate!"

"The neighborhood kids could bounce laser pointer beams off the telescope lens. That's really not the point. Why enforce it if it has no international impact?"

"You bring up a worthwhile point. The clause in question has been amended. Thank you, as always for your contributions!"

OOC: There are ancient observatories that are prominent tourist attractions that are proximate enough to major population centers that they too feel the effects of light pollution. Most specifically, Chichen Itza and it's relative proximity to Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum. I don't want to stir the cultural heritage debate with this proposal so I was trying to be vague!.

[Lexicor]

First things first: environmental proposals can't be mild. They're categorized based on industry affected.

Any suggestions?

[Tinfect]

OOC: There are ancient observatories that are prominent tourist attractions that are proximate enough to major population centers that they too feel the effects of light pollution. Most specifically, Chichen Itza and it's relative proximity to Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum. I don't want to stir the cultural heritage debate with this proposal so I was trying to be vague!.

OOC:
Ancient Observatories probably wouldn't be able to offer much in the way of modern science, they're more valuable as historical sites than they are as dedicated centers of research after the first few centuries.

[Imperium Anglorum]

OOC: There are ancient observatories that are prominent tourist attractions that are proximate enough to major population centers that they too feel the effects of light pollution. Most specifically, Chichen Itza and it's relative proximity to Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum. I don't want to stir the cultural heritage debate with this proposal so I was trying to be vague!.

OOC: Ancient Observatories probably wouldn't be able to offer much in the way of modern science, they're more valuable as historical sites than they are as dedicated centers of research after the first few centuries.

OOC: New discovery from Mayan priests at Chichen Itza! Universal expansion accelerating due to evidence presented by white dwarf supernovae and associated redshifts!

'We discovered all of this with our eyeballs!', researchers say.

[Lexicor]

OOC: New discovery from Mayan priests at Chichen Itza! Universal expansion accelerating due to evidence presented by white dwarf supernovae and associated redshifts!

'We discovered all of this with our eyeballs!', researchers say.

OOC: I genuinely cracked up.

[Aclion]

First things first: environmental proposals can't be mild. They're categorized based on industry affected.

Any suggestions?

All business is the best fit but I recall that it's not considered appropriate for mild language proposals. I remember there was some discussion about changing that but I don't remember what the final decision was. You might need to strengthen the language to justify an all business categorization.

As for the international issue... issue, I suggest some reference to the disruptive effect of light pollution on wildlife and the fact that unnecessarily lighting wastes energy, the production of which invariably harms the environment to some degree.

Additionally There are a variety of way of reducing light pollution through upgrades to infrastructure, for example using lenses and hoods on streetlamps to focus light on the streetlamps.
Perhaps a WA committee could liaison with member nations to help them find ways to reduce light pollution through improvement in lighting infrastructure in that nation. The World Assembly Development Foundation could even provide nations with financing for approved plans, to cover the upfront capital costs of such an overhaul.

[Imperium Anglorum]

Seems to me, to be another useless committee.

[Lexicor]

I'm thinking of categorizing this under Cultural Heritage to avoid having to make language changes. I like the way it's worded right now (and I rarely do!)

Believing the enjoyment of dark skies, free of artificial interference to be of universal cultural value,

I could tack on some babble about promoting astronomy?

[Bears Armed]

"So, you're mandating that we not screw up our own astrological data? "

OOC: I really hope that that's a typo for 'astronomical'...

[The Puddle Jumping Wads of Wrapper]

"So, you're mandating that we not screw up our own astrological data? "

OOC: I really hope that that's a typo for 'astronomical'...

It's an IC quote from Bell, of course he'd say "astrological"!

ARI: "Light pollution"? Is this really a thing? (He looks to his assistant, who nods.) And "circadian rhythm"? (Wad Ahume whispers for several moments in Ari's ear; Ari answers quietly.) So nothing to do with tree crickets? (Ahume shakes his head.) Huh. Okay. We'll, erm, we'll have to take a good look at this in a little more detail later on, as we support the intent behind this but may have some concerns on the execution as this is fleshed out. In the meantime, Wad Ahume says you should number that last clause, as it logically follows that "The World Assembly Hereby" header above your numbered list.

[Kaboomlandia]

"So, you're mandating that we not screw up our own astrological data? Why? If a nation wants to allow poor conditions in it's own research facilities, so be it. The rest of this is unobjectionable."

Miller comes bursting through the chamber doors, screams "ASTROLOGY IS NOT A REAL SCIENCE!!!", and runs out.

He peeks his head back in, finds the Lexicorian ambassador in the crowd, shouts "SUPPORT!" and runs out again.

[Tzorsland]

Any suggestions?

Well if you want suggestions ...

First of all, I'm going to ignore your text for the moment; resolutions need to be fit to category and strength and you work from there. The fact that this is a subject that I am mildly interested in is another reason why I can wing this off the seat of my pants.

Environmental - All Business

That's a big category, but what you are asking for is a big deal.

Light pollution comes from cities and from suburbs. In the case of the later, street / parking lot lamps are a major problem. Guess what? Retrofitting the street lamps to reduce pollution is very expensive.

Light pollution in the cities comes from the glass offices whose lights are on all night. Light pollution is a direct product of the "city that never sleeps." Curfews based on light output considerations would be another element to reduce pollution while at the same time raise the strength appropriate to that of "all business." (In fact there is a daily issue on light pollution and curfews.)

This is what I recommend. Write strong to meet the strength category; Write fluffy to meet the never read the resolution voters.
Do these things and you will succeed.
(Or you can grovel in front of the major region delegates who might find in your favor.)

[Lexicor]

Any suggestions?

Well if you want suggestions ...

First of all, I'm going to ignore your text for the moment; resolutions need to be fit to category and strength and you work from there. The fact that this is a subject that I am mildly interested in is another reason why I can wing this off the seat of my pants.

Environmental - All Business

That's a big category, but what you are asking for is a big deal.

Light pollution comes from cities and from suburbs. In the case of the later, street / parking lot lamps are a major problem. Guess what? Retrofitting the street lamps to reduce pollution is very expensive.

Light pollution in the cities comes from the glass offices whose lights are on all night. Light pollution is a direct product of the "city that never sleeps." Curfews based on light output considerations would be another element to reduce pollution while at the same time raise the strength appropriate to that of "all business." (In fact there is a daily issue on light pollution and curfews.)

This is what I recommend. Write strong to meet the strength category; Write fluffy to meet the never read the resolution voters.
Do these things and you will succeed.
(Or you can grovel in front of the major region delegates who might find in your favor.)

I've tried to incorporate these wonderful suggestions in the second draft of this proposal! Thank you for your help!

[Aclion]

I'm wondering if any members of the Secretariat are willing to give input on the use of All business for a mild strength proposal.

Seems to me, to be another useless committee.

The necessity and expense of retrofitting lighting has been brought up twice now, without even being part of the bill yet. If the retrofitting is required nations will want assistance from the WA to meet the capital costs of complying, and if The WA is providing such funding it has a duty to ensure that the funds go to improvements that best reduce light pollution, not to olive mountains and red cedar lakes.

This all depends on the legality of mild language, if nonbinding language is acceptable there's no need to require anything and nations can just do what is most affordable to meet the general obligations.

[Lexicor]

I'm wondering if any members of the Secretariat are willing to give input on the use of All business for a mild strength proposal.

Seems to me, to be another useless committee.

The necessity and expense of retrofitting lighting has been brought up twice now, without even being part of the bill yet. If the retrofitting is required nations will want assistance from the WA to meet the capital costs of complying, and if The WA is providing such funding it has a duty to ensure that the funds go to improvements that best reduce light pollution, not to olive mountains and red cedar lakes.

This all depends on the legality of mild language, if nonbinding language is acceptable there's no need to require anything and nations can just do what is most affordable to meet the general obligations.

I might split this in to two proposals, one to deal with Dark Sky Parks [under Education, Cultural Heritage], and another to deal with specifically reducing light pollution [Environment, All Businesses]; because they are different objectives with differences in strength.

[Aclion]

I might split this in to two proposals, one to deal with Dark Sky Parks [under Education, Cultural Heritage], and another to deal with specifically reducing light pollution [Environment, All Businesses]; because they are different objectives with differences in strength.

I hope you're planning in advance how to do that, otherwise you'll have a hard time avoiding both the house of cards and duplication rules. Regardless if that is your intent I would start with the environmental angle first, since that is (at least to me) an easier sell as an international issue then cultural heritage- as much as I'd like the cultural heritage category to be used more.

[Lexicor]

I might split this in to two proposals, one to deal with Dark Sky Parks [under Education, Cultural Heritage], and another to deal with specifically reducing light pollution [Environment, All Businesses]; because they are different objectives with differences in strength.

I hope you're planning in advance how to do that, otherwise you'll have a hard time avoiding both the house of cards and duplication rules. Regardless if that is your intent I would start with the environmental angle first, since that is (at least to me) an easier sell as an international issue then cultural heritage- as much as I'd like the cultural heritage category to be used more.

Fair enough .

[Bears Armed]

I'm wondering if any members of the Secretariat are willing to give input on the use of All business for a mild strength proposal.

OOC: Precedent says that it's legal... unfortunately. I'm among the people who have asked the Admins for the addition of an 'Environmental (Mild)' options to cover such cases, but so far without success...

[Lexicor]

OOC: New draft is up! I feel as though it is nearing a point where it can be submitted, but eagerly await to be told otherwise