Earth Hour Day is an annual event and movement organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

It encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on a specific day in March.

This is done as a symbol of commitment to the planet’s well being.

 

 

When and how can you take part in Earth Hour Day?

• It is celebrated on the last Saturday of March every year. This year, that day falls on 27 March.
• For one hour, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. tonight, everyone will switch off all lights and other non-essential electrical equipment.

 

What is the history behind this event?

• It was started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia, in 2007.
• Since then, it is celebrated across 7,000 cities and towns in 187 countries and territories.

Will you be taking part in Earth Hour Day?

 

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