FROM SKYLINES TO TIMELINES, EARTH HOUR SHINES A LIGHT ON CLIMATE ACTION

March 6, 2017

Earth Hour: Saturday 25^th March 8:30pm-9.30pm

Join the movement at https://www.earthhour.org/join-the-movement

Following a landmark year for climate change WWF’s (World Wide Fund for Nature) Earth Hour is calling on people around the world to escalate the charge and be a part of the global momentum. Earth Hour 2017 will be celebrated on Saturday, 25 March between 8:30pm and 9:30p.m. local time.

Last year was the hottest year on record. Earth Hour 2017is our time to shine a light on climate action and build the foundation for a better future for our planet and future generations.

“Climate action today will decide what tomorrow looks like for years to come. Earth Hour empowers each individualto be a part of making climate change history, be it through a social event, interactive campaigns and even social networks,” said Siddarth Das – Executive Director, Earth Hour Global.

Since 2007, Earth Hour has mobilized businesses, organizations, governments and hundreds of millions of individuals in over 7,000 cities and more than 172 countries and territories to act for a sustainable future.

In the past years, WWF and Earth Hour teams around the world have harnessed the power of the movement to raise support and funds for access to renewable energy, protection of wildlife and their habitats, building sustainable livelihoods and driving climate-friendly legislation and policy.

In 2017, Earth Hour will continue to power grassroots efforts to change climate change.

In addition, as the world’s most iconic landmarks prepare to switch off their lights for Earth Hour, supporters are also invited to take a stand for climate action on their own personal landmarks – their social media accounts. From donating their Facebook feeds to spread climate awareness and action on www.earthhour.org/climateactionto adding a custom-made Earth Hour filter to Facebook and Twitter profile pictures, users can show their friends and followers they care about the planet in a few simple clicks.

“Social media knows no physical boundaries and neither does climate change,” added Das. “A simple action on social media is the kind of powerful statement that can excite friends and communities to be a part of the climate action we need to take on this global challenge.”

“It’s evident that Climate Change is real and it’s the most urgent threat our planet is facing today. For an issue of this magnitude we need to work collectively together in order to Change Climate Change. We need to take action now to save this beautiful planet, which is our only Home” said, Abdul Qadir Uvais – Country Manager and Coordinator of Earth Hour Sri Lanka.

“Growing up, we have all had dreams about our future, and the children of today are no different. But their dreams for tomorrow depend on our actions today. Therefore we urge you to join us to #ChangeClimateChange and help shape the Future of our Children and our Beautiful Country – Sri Lanka,” added Abdul Qadir Uvais.

Earth Hour Sri Lanka is calling on all Sri Lankan’s to take a stand against climate change and to preserve the natural resources of our beautiful country. Through traditional and social media, the campaign aims to shine a light on the positive actions Sri Lankan’s can take both as individuals and as communities to change climate change and help protect our country’s incredible natural resources.

When asked about what actions individuals can do to be part of this global campaign, the local Earth Hour Country Manager and Coordinator, Abdul Qadir Uvais had this to say;

Earth Hour Sri Lanka is asking the government, businesses, organizations & individuals to:

Switch off non-essential lights(corporate signage) on Saturday 25th March 2017 from 8.30 pm- 9.30 pm
Join the movementby signing up and taking part at https://www.earthhour.org/join-the-movement
Spreadawareness about climate change issues & solutions! Please visit www.earthhour.org for more information!
Go beyond the symbolic gesture of switching off non-essential lights for Earth Hour and drive climate action throughout the year, leading an environmentally conscious lifestyle.

For those organizations, Hotels & Schools who wish to go beyond the hour are invited to visit https://www.earthhour.org/corporates-organisations or write to info@earthhour.lk to get “How to Guide” and get more information about how you could take part!