Why is it in the news?
Awareness activities organised to mark Earth Hour. Promotes climate action and energy conservation.
Category: Environment
Important Points:
● Global movement organised by WWF
● Started in Sydney in 2007
● Observed annually in March
● Participants switch off lights for one hour
● Time: 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm local time
● Promotes awareness on climate change
● Involves people from over 190 countries
● Governments and institutions also participate
● Symbolic action to reduce energy consumption