"Earth Hour" as a symbol for more climate protection and democracy
On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 8.30 p.m., people all over the world will symbolically switch off the lights for one hour. Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice are also taking part in this "Earth Hour". The lights on the buildings of the European University Viadrina and the Collegium Polonicum will be switched off.
With Earth Hour, people, cities and companies around the world are calling for greater commitment to climate protection and are backing the fundamental democratic values of peaceful and diverse coexistence. To set an example, buildings are then once again in symbolic darkness, including landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Big Ben in London or the statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro.
For general participation, there is the so-called "Hour Bank" on the WWF (World Wide Fund For Nature) website. Hours of climate and environmental protection activities can be entered in this international database.
The WWF's Earth Hour is taking place for the 18th time this year. It began in Sydney in 2007. Earth Hour is now held on every continent. In recent years, thousands of cities in 192 countries have taken part. In Germany alone, 579 cities and municipalities took part.
Further information and various participatory activities relating to Earth Hour can be found on the website www.wwf.de/earth-hour .
