Maldegem participates in Night of Darkness

Municipality raises awareness about light pollution by dimming lights and encourages residents towards energy-efficient behavior.

Night sky over a Flemish municipality with dimmed lighting, showing stars and the moon above typical Flemish architecture.
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Night sky over a Flemish municipality with dimmed lighting, showing stars and the moon above typical Flemish architecture.

On Saturday, October 10th, Maldegem is participating in the Night of Darkness, an initiative to draw attention to light pollution and the beauty of the night sky.

During this event, public lighting, monuments, and accent lighting will be switched off or dimmed wherever possible. The municipality aims to increase awareness about the impact of light pollution and highlight the beauty of the night sky.
Residents are also encouraged to contribute by switching off unnecessary lights at home and opting for energy-efficient LED lighting. This aligns with Maldegem's ongoing commitment to sustainable lighting technologies, such as LED lamps and dynamic lighting systems.
Further information regarding sustainable lighting investments can be found on the municipal website, specifically on the pages concerning LED implementation and sustainable investments in municipal buildings.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Maldegem (29/09/2026)