Earth Hour is an annual global initiative organized by the
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
.
It encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to participate by switching off non-essential electric lights for
one hour
.
The event symbolizes a commitment to our planet and raises
awareness
about climate change and environmental challenges.
Earth Hour takes place on the
last Saturday of March
each year. This year it will be observed on 23 March, Saturday.
The event symbolizes a commitment to our planet and raises
awareness
about climate change and environmental challenges.
The specific time is from
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
local time.
Participants from over
190 countries
and territories comes together to make a positive impact on our environment.
Earth Hour invites people to take accountability for their
ecological
footprint.
It serves as a reminder that
small actions
can collectively make a big difference.
By participating, individuals show their
commitment
to change beyond the hour.
Earth Hour is one of the world’s largest
grassroots
environmental movements.