The International Year of Light will consist of coordinated activities on national, regional and international levels. Activities will be planned so that people of all ages and all backgrounds can gain an appreciation for the central role of light in science and culture, and as a cross-cutting scientific discipline that can advance sustainable development.
The historic center of L'Aquila becomes an open-air museum by turning the lights on the reconstruction after the earthquake of 2009, with 8 art installations. Every artwork explores the theme of light.
This website was developed by Lightsources.org, a collaboration between communicators from light source facilities around the world.
IYL2015 is a global initiative adopted by the United Nations to raise awareness of how optical technologies promote sustainable development and provide solutions to worldwide challenges in energy, education, agriculture, communications and health.
