On Saturday evening, hundreds of people gathered in Valletta to participate in the activities marking Earth Hour, a global initiative to raise awareness on sustainable energy and climate change.
The Ministry for the Environment, Energy and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour has once again joined more than 190 countries around the world in this annual environmental event, culminating in a global sixty-minute Switch Off at 8:30pm, where Pjazza Tritoni, Fort St Angelo and Fort St Elmo were switched off whilst lights in Republic Street were dimmed. Participants placed candles in front of Parliament, forming the event’s global “60+” Earth Hour logo.
Earth Hour is a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that goes back to 2007. Millions of people across the world turn off the lights and other electric equipment for an hour as a climate action. It serves as a poignant reminder that individual actions, no matter how small, collectively wield a powerful impact on the environment, encouraging people to do their part in the fight against climate change, for a sustainable future.
The Earth Hour activities in Valletta started earlier in the evening, as the 1st Hamrun Scout Group Duke of Argyll’s Own band marched from St George’s Square to Freedom Square, in front of Parliament. More live music followed, along with other activities, including crafts and environmental activities for children. The Environment Ministry’s entities, including CProject Green, Environment and Resources Authority (ERA), WasteServ, Circular Economy Malta, Ambjent Malta, Incetconnect Malta, Sustainable Development Directorate and ClimateOn campaign joined the event to share information on sustainable practices and energy efficiency.
In the run up to Saturday’s event, the Environment Ministry launched an information campaign, encouraging the public to join the Earth Hour Switch Off and to sustain this commitment by adopting energy saving practices throughout the year.
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