EARTH HOUR 2022 

Shape Our Future: Staying Informed

No action is too small.

Earth Hour began as a symbolic lights-out event in Sydney in 2007 by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and its supporters to promote awareness of climate change. It has since grown into one of the world’s most important environmental events, held every year on the final Saturday of March from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The campaign mobilizes people’s power and collective action to influence legislation and safeguard the environment.

Ways to Participate in Earth Hour

1. Reconnect with natureNature provides clean air, water, food, and mental well-being. Spend the Hour outside with friends or family, enjoy the night, and reconnect with your environment.
2. Cook a meal with family or friendsEnjoy a candle-lit, eco-friendly meal. Dining in the dark is not only fun but also reduces energy usage.
3. Spend time with your loved onesCreate a relaxing ambiance with candles, share stories, or take a midnight stroll. Notice which prominent buildings have turned off their lights and imagine familiar spaces in darkness.
4. Enhance your knowledgeUnderstanding environmental psychology, human behavior, and our interdependence with nature is essential. Earth Hour encourages reflection on how our actions affect the environment and inspires conscious behavioral changes.
5. Connect with your communityJoin local Earth Hour events, commit to lowering your carbon footprint, turn off unnecessary lights, plant trees, or choose digital alternatives over paper. These actions benefit the planet and future generations.
6. Get activeUse this hour for physical activity, like cycling or walking. It encourages sustainable habits, such as reducing car usage, while promoting health and environmental responsibility.

We can all contribute to solving environmental challenges. Being well-informed is the first step in taking action. EGP participates in the #ShapeOurFuture campaign and encourages everyone to do the same.

Reference:

https://www.earthhour.org/