Earth Hour is nearly here & this is why it matters, what you can do for an hour in the dark and how to make a change once the hour is up.
What started as a symbolic lights-out event in Sydney in 2007, has become a global event that takes place every year on the 24th of March. Earth Hour is now the world’s largest movement for the environment and every year it inspires millions of people to take action to save the planet and nature.
The designated Earth Hour is 20:30 and so it happens at that moment in each time zone.
We love this planet and everything that lives upon it. Join us and, together, let’s spark never-before-had conversations on nature and the unique diversity of life we share our home with!
What better way to celebrate than with the electrifying energy of Earth Hour as it sweeps across the planet? Remember to switch off in solidarity with global efforts to secure nature and our home: 24 March, 8:30 pm your time. It’s time to #Connect2Earth.
During the hour of darkness, you can connect with friends and family by talking about your concerns for the environment. Discuss ways to make a change and after the hour is up, commit to making as many small changes as you can.
Connect2Earth is a call for people worldwide to connect with the environmental issues and causes that they personally care about. This Earth Hour, we invite people around the world to ‘spark’ never-before conversations on the loss of nature around them.
The World Wildlife Fund is hosting an Earth Hour event at Kirstenbosch Gardens, you can find out more here. If you know of any other events taking place in South Africa please share them in the comment section so that people can find out more.
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