Earth Hour

March 29, Saturday

Earth Hour is an international environmental initiative organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). On this day, individuals, organizations, and cities around the world turn off electric lights and unused electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness of environmental issues and climate change.

Date and Time
Earth Hour takes place annually on the last Saturday of March from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM local time.

History
- The first Earth Hour was held in 2007 in Sydney, Australia.
- Since 2008, the initiative has gained international recognition, reaching dozens of countries.
- In the following years, hundreds of cities and millions of people worldwide participated in the event.

Goals and Significance
- Raising awareness about the need to protect natural resources.
- Promoting energy conservation and a sustainable lifestyle.
- Symbolically demonstrating support for environmental initiatives.

How to Participate?
- Turn off lights and electrical appliances for one hour.
- Join events organized by WWF and environmental organizations.
- Spend this hour with family, reading, talking, or taking a walk.
- Share information about Earth Hour on social media.

Interesting Facts
- Iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, Big Ben, and the Sydney Opera House participate in the event.
- Earth Hour is not just about saving electricity but also a symbol of global unity in caring for the planet.
- Every year, more and more people join the initiative, making it a part of the global environmental movement.

Earth Hour

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Earth Hour in other years

2022 March 26, Saturday
2023 March 25, Saturday
2024 March 30, Saturday
2026 March 28, Saturday

Earth Hour in other countries