Earth Hour is a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community.

It starts with a simple flick of the switch at 8:30pm on March 26 2011 (tomorrow!), in a global display of commitment to the betterment of the one thing that unites us all – the planet.

One hour in which to pause and celebrate this magnificent planet and our life on it, one hour in which to reflect on and recharge our sustainability efforts.


Last year, almost a billion global citizens, from over 129 different countries, united in the action of lights out.

Thousands gathered in public spaces for official Earth Hour ceremonies to switch the lights off some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, including the Forbidden City in Beijing, Eiffel Tower in Paris, Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Bosphorous Bridge in Istanbul and India Gate in Delhi.

Bigger really is better. This year, mobilise your friends, family, community and networks to show the world what can be done. To show that together we are more than "just one person" when it comes to acting on climate change. To send a powerful reminder to world leaders that we care want action and leadership.


Beyond the Hour
But switching off our lights on March 26 is only the beginning. Earth Hour 2011 is a challenge to us all to make a change towards living a more sustainable lifestyle.

Creating a sustainable future is a serious challenge we all face. But Earth Hour carries a message of hope and positive action. Together we can be the driving force for change and can lead the way to more prosperous and sustainable future.

We all have a part to play! Through small changes at home and at work, we can integrate the message of Earth Hour into our daily lives and collectively have a big impact. From walking and cycling to eating locally produced food, we can all do our bit to reduce our environmental footprint.

(Information source here)

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