Earth Hour
It's as simple as the flick of a switch.
Earth Hour is a WWF initiative where individuals, businesses and governments turn off their lights for one hour to show their support for action on climate change.
Earth Hour is a symbolic event designed to engage people from all walks of life in the climate change discussion to send a strong message to our political leaders that we want them to take meaningful action on climate change.
Since it began in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour has inspired the world, reaching more than 4,300 cities and towns in 126 countries in 2010.
In 2010 in Australia, Earth hour had over 4,200 businesses, and 1,100 schools and universities registered to participate using our website. This year, more than ever supporters showed how globally connected we are by sharing their Earth Hour moments online. You can see how it looked at our Australian showcase gallery and photo pool or our video highlights on youtube.
Join WWF for Earth Hour 2011 on Saturday 26 March 2011.
Together it's possible to take action on global warming.
Why WWF cares
A two degree rise in average global surface temperature will have severe social, economic and environmental impacts: 3.1 billion people will suffer serious water shortages; 180 million people will be affected by sea level rise; and approximately 25% of species extinct in present habitat.
The world's leading climate scientists believe that we must reduce greenhouse gas pollution by 25%-40% below 1990 levels if we are to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Earth Hour provides a united global opportunity for every individual, every business and every community to acknowledge that climate change affects us all and to take responsibility in working towards a sustainable future.
Everyone can make a difference.
Click here for more information on the effects of climate change.
