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The event is held annually, encouraging the individuals, communities, and businesses to give an hour for Earth, and additionally marked by landmarks and businesses switching off non-essential electric lights, for one hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., usually on the last Saturday of March, as a symbol of commitment to the planet. [1]
Since our beginnings, Earth Hour has been known for the symbolic “lights off” in support of our planet. But starting 2023, we've stepped things up, breathing new life into our movement and mission to create the Biggest Hour for Earth.
The Biggest Hour for Earth. Since our beginnings in 2007, Earth Hour has been known for the “lights off” moment, with individuals from around the globe switching off their lights to show symbolic support for the planet and to raise awareness of the environmental issues affecting it.
Earth Hour isn't just a symbolic movement - it's a catalyst for real change. Here are some of our major milestones and wins over the years.
WWF’s Earth Hour is one of the world’s largest grassroots environmental movements. It brings the world together, shines a spotlight on the climate and nature crisis, and inspires people to act and advocate for urgent change.
Mar 23, 2023 · · Earth Hour, the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, returns in 2023 to raise awareness and inspire collective action against climate change and nature loss. · Over 190 countries and territories will participate in the event on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30-9:30 pm local time.
Mar 23, 2024 · The WWF Earth Hour Switch Off remains as a powerful symbol of unity and hope in collective action. On 23 March 2023, over 1000 individuals and establishments in Singapore showed their support for a climate-resilient planet by switching off all non-essential lights for an hour.
For Earth Hour and Earth Day 2024, we called on you to devote an hour or more of your time to Earth – giving back to the planet that gives us so much. We recorded over 105,106 hours of positive action for the planet, creating the biggest hour for Earth!
Mar 28, 2021 · Historically, Earth Hour has focused on the climate crisis, but more recently, Earth Hour has strived to also bring the pressing issue of link nature loss and its impact on our health.
Mar 26, 2023 · Earth Hour Festival 2023 celebrations are back bigger and better than ever! Held at the beautiful Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, the weekend-long festival for both families and individuals will be held from 24 to 26 March 2023, with the iconic Switch Off event taking place on Saturday 25th March at 8.30pm at the Outdoor Theatre ...
