In 2007, more than two million Sydney businesses and households turned off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour - sending a powerful global message that it’s possible to take action on climate change.
Just one year later, Earth Hour reached more than 50 million people in 35 countries across 18 timezones, and the campaign shifted from a Sydney event to a global sustainability movement.
In 2009, Earth Hour aims to reach one billion people in 1000 cities worldwide. If you want to bring Earth Hour to your town or city on 28 March 2009 at 8:30pm, this will help you get started!
Your Goal
Get the most people, businesses and government involved in Earth Hour and get them to turn off their lights for one hour at 8:30pm on March 28, 2009.
What to do
Turning off your lights for one hour at 8:30pm on 28 March 2009 is the first part of getting involved in Earth Hour. Making a difference to the future of our planet by making energy savings every day is the second part.
When spreading the Earth Hour message, don’t forget to encourage your friends, family and workmates to turn off unused lights and appliances every day of the year.
Building your team
A good team is one of the biggest success factors for making Earth Hour happen around the world. Put together a team of committed people and organisations to help plan how you can turn out the lights for one hour in your area.
Members of your Earth Hour Team could include your friends or schoolmates, members of your family or your neighbours, the local mayor or business leader, or your local school principal.
Pull together a team of people and organisations willing to put the time and effort into making Earth Hour happen and you’ll be ready to get started.