About Earth Hour 2024 | Ias Banenge

Context:

The power discoms in the national capital are gearing up to make the Earth Hour a success by encouraging their consumers to switch off non-essential lights and electric appliances for one hour on March 23 night.

Relevance:

GS III: Environment and Ecology

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Earth Hour

• Nature: A global grassroots movement aimed at promoting environmental awareness and encouraging action to safeguard the planet.
• Organizer: World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
• Origins: Initiated in Sydney, Australia, in 2007 as a symbolic event to turn off lights.
• Global Reach: Has evolved into a worldwide movement with participation from over 190 countries and territories.
• Annual Occurrence: Held towards the end of March each year.
• Objective: Encourage individuals and communities to switch off non-essential lights for one hour, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time, highlighting climate change issues and emphasizing energy conservation.
• Participation: Governments and organizations globally join by turning off lights in their buildings, monuments, and landmarks.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – Key Facts

• Establishment: Founded in 1961 in Morges, Switzerland.
• Primary Focus: Protection of endangered wildlife species and conservation of natural habitats.
• Mission: “To stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.”
• Collaborative Approach: Engages with various partners, including governments, industries, and local communities, to address environmental challenges and devise sustainable solutions.

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