Touted as the biggest global movement against climate change, the Earth Hour 2017 will be observed across the world on…
Touted as the biggest global movement against climate change, the Earth Hour 2017 will be observed across the world on March 25 between 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm.
Over the years, India has emerged as one of the leading participants in the global event and this year too, various innovative events including the switching off of landmark monuments and buildings around the country will mark the movement.
Here’s how different cities in the country will show their support for the mega event – Earth Hour 2017:
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WWF is holding two signature events for Earth Hour 2017—‘Pedal for the Planet’, a cyclothon that has been organised every year since 2009. It gives people a chance to contribute towards the campaign.
‘One Planet Cities Pedalathon’ will be held in Chamundeshwari Stadium, Bengaluru to promote sustainable mobility.
Some of the prominent buildings that will switch off for Earth Hour include Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Akshardham Temple in Delhi, Charminar, Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, Guwahati High Court and the Secretariat in Assam, Indian Museum in Kolkata, Agra Fort in Uttar Pradesh, Christ Church in Shimla among many others.
To reach out to the masses, WWF has partnered with BSES, Delhi, Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance Company, E-bay, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) among others.
Across the globe, millions of people from more than 170 countries will be participating in the 11th edition of the event this year to send out the message that they care about the planet.
The ‘Earth Hour’ is an initiative of the World Wide Fund (WWF) started in 2007 in Sydney to urge people across the globe to switch off their lights for one hour once every year. The idea is to spread awareness on the ill effects of climate change.
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