Public invited to join the free Big Earth Hour Switch Off and screening event taking place on Saturday

Earth Hour is a global campaign organised by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) which is about switching off the lights for an hour, to unite people in more than 190 countries for environmental protection and climate action. The public is invited to join the free Big Earth Hour Switch Off and screening event taking place on Saturday (March 25) at Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion at Expo City Dubai, which will host COP28 later this year.

Earth Hour has shone the global spotlight on the twin issues of nature loss and climate change, since its launch in 2007 by WWF International. Iconic buildings in the UAE such as the Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque have joined global landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the London Eye and the Colosseum in switching off their lights and inspiring millions around the world to push for change.

In the UAE, the annual initiative is led by Emirates Nature-WWF, with strong support from key partners. Switching off the lights will be at 8.30pm but the event at Expo City Dubai will start at 8:15pm.

Volunteers needed

Emirates Nature-WWF introduces a new educational mini-series designed to encourage volunteering in the lead-up to the COP28 climate conference, which will be held in UAE at the end of 2023. Hence, a special announcement will also be made at the Big Earth Hour event.