PLAN-B D5.1. Existing measures for preventing and mitigating light and noise pollution impacts on terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem services

Artificial light at night (ALAN) and anthropogenic noise are increasingly recognised as important environmental pressures on terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem services (TBES). This deliverable (D5.1) provides a structured review of existing measures for preventing and mitigating the impacts of light pollution and noise pollution (LNP) on TBES. The review is based on published scientific literature, PLAN-B evidence-mapping outputs, selected legal and policy instruments, technical guidance, reference documents and supporting implementation input from Communities of Practice (CoP). Recommended citation: Tysiac, P., Zielinska-Dabkowska, K., Yakushina, Y., Sherriff, G., Lomas, M., Teixeira, C.P., Goulart, V., Badach, J., Barnett, C.L., Bobkowska, K., Inglot, A., Klenke, R.A., Van Hoorick, G., Wood, M.D. (2026). Existing measures for preventing and mitigating light and noise pollution impacts on terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem services. PLAN-B project Deliverable 5.1 (Horizon Europe No. 101135308). Disclaimer This publication was produced under the Horizon Europe programme (Grant Agreement No. 101135308) as part of the PLAN-B project. The content reflects only the views of the authors. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein. The information is provided “as is” without warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. The PLAN-B Consortium accepts no liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from its use.