In a groundbreaking move towards biodiversity conservation and sustainable urban development, LEOTEK, North America’s leading provider of intelligent traffic and road lighting solutions, has launched a pioneering ecological lighting project in Taiwan’s Matsu Islands.

On March 6, LEOTEK orchestrated a landmark signing ceremony for the “Matsu Islands Female Firefly Ecological Lighting Demonstration Zone.” This collaborative effort brings together the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, Lienchiang County Government, and Chinese Culture University under the banner of the “Light Taiwan: Friendly Light Environment Plan.”

The initiative aims to address the urgent need for conservation of the Matsu Islands’ endemic female firefly population, which has been declining due to light pollution from traditional LED streetlights. LEOTEK’s innovative ECOridge ecological lighting technology, developed through interdisciplinary research in optics and biology, offers a solution by reducing harmful blue light emissions to below 2% and minimizing light scatter.

Torrent Chin, President of LEOTEK, emphasized the importance of this project: “As lighting technology evolves, urban road lighting systems must balance ecological conservation with road safety. This initiative embodies our commitment to sustainability and biodiversity preservation.”

The project aligns with global environmental goals, including the UN’s 2050 net-zero emissions target and biodiversity conservation efforts. It also responds to the World Economic Forum’s identification of biodiversity loss as one of the most severe global risks in the coming decade.

LEOTEK’s ECOridge technology goes beyond environmental benefits. It incorporates AI-driven operational features, providing fault warnings and ensuring efficient maintenance across various urban and natural settings. This comprehensive approach not only protects the fragile firefly population but also enhances overall road safety and urban lighting management.

Lin Huaqing, Director of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, expressed hope that this collaboration will serve as a model for ecological conservation in Taiwan and contribute to global biodiversity goals.

With its dual headquarters in Silicon Valley and Taipei, LEOTEK brings over 30 years of experience in road infrastructure services across more than 30 countries. The company’s focus on integrating AI and IoT technologies for road intelligence solutions positions it at the forefront of the smart city movement, driving urban transformation towards net-zero, intelligent environments.

This Matsu Islands project represents a significant step in LEOTEK’s mission to harmonize technological advancement with ecological preservation, setting a new standard for sustainable urban development in Taiwan and beyond.

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