Help the planet this weekend by switching off for nature
March 26, 2021 /
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Did you know Earth Hour started in Sydney in 2007?
Since then Earth Hour has grown to be the world’s largest grassroots environmental movement and continues to be very important given the current environmental issues we are facing in both Australia and globally.
This Earth Hour, Australians everywhere are invited to join in and make the switch for nature. By switching off at 8.30 pm on Saturday, 27 March 2021, you can show your support for a renewable energy future, where generations will continue to enjoy the richness of Australia’s wildlife.
The catastrophic events of 2020 have made it clear that our future and the future of our planet are intrinsically linked, and both are under threat. What we do to the planet – we do to ourselves.
2021 is a critical year for nature. Key political decisions will be taken by world leaders on climate action, sustainable development and biodiversity. These decisions will affect the health of our planet and our own future for decades to come.
Every year millions of people around the world in more than 7,000 cities in over 190 countries take part by switching off for 60 minutes as a symbolic gesture of solidarity to show they care about our planet’s future.
If you’re representing a group, look to Earth Hour’s dedicated pages to find out how you can take part. The Earth Hour pages have resources to help individuals, schools, businesses and communities make the most of Earth Hour.