Earth Hour Day- Celebrated on March 27

Earth Hour Day was observed all over the world on March 27, 2021.

About Earth Hour

Earth Hour is a global movement for environmental conservation. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) started it in 2007.
It is an annual event, that takes place on the last Saturday of March.
Millions of people in over 180 countries and territories participate in it by turning off their lights.
It aims to call attention to global warming, loss of biodiversity, and climate change.
During Earth Hour, people turn off their lights for an hour as a sign of global solidarity.
This hour symbolises the need to take action on the pressing issue of global climate change. Further, it promotes awareness about environmental issues on a public platform.
The theme for 2021: “Climate Change to Save Earth”

About World Wildlife Fund for Nature(WWF):

World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961.
It is the world’s largest conservation organization.
It aims to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment. It also aims to build a future where humans live in harmony with nature.
Headquarters: Gland, Switzerland.

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