Vocational education for reducing light pollution
VET EcoLume connects education, environmental protection and responsible lighting design. The results include a training programme for light pollution mitigation specialists and a handbook for educators. The content covers the effects of artificial light, measuring light pollution and the scope for more sustainable solutions.
- Status
- Ongoing
- Length
- 01/2025 – 12/2026
- Programme
- Erasmus +
- Contract number
- ERASMUS-EDU-2026-CB-VET-LA
VET EcoLume
Results to download
Publications from the project
Study
Light Pollution: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Lighting
Developed within the VET-ECOLUME project, this report explores light pollution in Germany, Estonia, Croatia, Colombia and Chile. It analyses its environmental, health and economic impacts, compares national policies and presents examples of sustainable lighting. The report also highlights the importance of public awareness and the role of vocational education and training in developing the skills needed to reduce light pollution.
Curriculum
Light Pollution Mitigation Specialist – Vocational Curriculum
Developed within the VET-ECOLUME project, this five-module curriculum covers understanding light pollution, measuring and monitoring it, assessing its environmental and health impacts, exploring sustainable lighting solutions, and taking action in the community. It provides educators and learners with practical activities, tools, and methodological guidance to develop the skills needed to reduce light pollution.
Handbook
Instruction Manual for VET Educators and Learners (Light Pollution Mitigation Specialist)
This manual will provide VET educators and learners with detailed guidance on how to effectively use the vocational curriculum, integrate the e-learning platform with classroom settings, and apply the knowledge to real-world situations.
Related news
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Two new publications from the VET EcoLume project
Two new publications have been released within the project VET EcoLume – Empowering Sustainable Energy Education Through Vocational Training, both aimed at building the knowledge and skills needed…
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Two new publications from the VET EcoLume project
Pannonia Consulting in Santiago: knowledge, cooperation and concrete steps towards sustainable lighting
From 12 to 18 January 2026 the team of Pannonia Consulting d.o.o. took part in an international pilot training within the VET EcoLume project, held in Santiago de…
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Pannonia Consulting in Santiago: knowledge, cooperation and concrete steps towards sustainable lighting
A qualification programme for light pollution mitigation specialists
The new vocational curriculum of the VET EcoLume project is designed to train “Light Pollution Mitigation Specialists”. Together with our partners on the project we produced a document…
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A qualification programme for light pollution mitigation specialists
