More about Earth Hour
Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their lights off for one hour to take a stand against climate change. In 2011 a record 135 countries and territories joined the global display of climate action.
On 26 March 2011, from London to Sydney, New York to Singapore, people in 135 countries across the world joined us to switch off their lights. It was a reminder to us all that we only have one planet Earth. And an urgent message that we want to reduce the impact our energy system has on our planet.
Instantly recognisable landmarks across the world in darkness for the hour included the Eiffel Tower, the London Eye and Big Ben, Times Square, Dubai’s Burj al Arab hotel, Grenada’s Alhambra, Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue, Athens’ Acropolis, India Gate, Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates, and the Sydney Opera House.
Earth Hour is organised by WWF - we’re one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. Our mission is to build a future where people live in harmony with nature.
Next Earth Hour is on Saturday 31 March 2012, 8.30pm
