Important for
Prelims: Geography and Environment
Mains: General Studies Paper I
Earth Hour
- Worldwide movement organized to encourage individuals, communities and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour.
- It is organized on the last Saturday of March as a symbol of commitment to the planet.
About Earth Hour
- Earth Hour is the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF)’s annual initiative that began in 2007.
- Encourages people from more than 180 countries to switch off the lights from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm as per their local time.
- Theme 2023 : Invest in Our Planet
- Increase awareness and spark global conversations on protecting nature, tackling the climate crisis.
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