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Saturday at At 8.30 p.m., the lights on signal buildings all over the world go out, at the same time as millions of people show their commitment to climate and nature by giving one hour to the earth. In Norway, Earth Hour is marked for the sixteenth time, WWF writes in a press release.
In Norway, the lights on several well-known signal buildings are switched off at 8.30pm on Saturday. Holmenkollen National Park, Grand Hotel Oslo, The Royal Palace, Rockheim in Trondheim and Clarion Hotel The Hub are among the players who are helping to shine a spotlight on the importance of stepping up efforts for climate and the environment.
– The world is facing major challenges, among them the acute nature and climate crisis which we have to solve together. Together, we can help slow down climate change and preserve nature. Every positive action for the earth – small or big – can make a big difference when everyone is involved, says secretary general of the WWF World Wide Fund for Nature, Karoline Andaur.
Year of destiny for Norwegian nature In 2022, the countries of the world agreed on a nature agreement whose main goal is to stop and reverse the loss of nature in the sea and on land, and give us more nature by 2030. This is now being followed up all over the world. In Norway, the government will present a plan (nature notification) in the autumn for how we will achieve the goals of the nature agreement here at home. WWF therefore hopes that Norwegians will participate in this year’s Earth Hour to show that 2024 must be the year for concrete action that will stop the loss of Norwegian nature.
Secretary General of the WWF World Wildlife Fund Karoline Andaur. Photo: WWF
– Ground-breaking journalism from NRK has made everyone aware of the consequences of Norwegian nature being destroyed bit by bit. A cottage field here and a new motorway there means that natural areas are disappearing at a record pace with the enormous consequences this has both for species diversity, the value of experiences and not least nature’s ability to store carbon, says Andaur and adds:
– The Nature Report will set the course for Norwegian nature policy in the coming years. It is therefore absolutely crucial that the government sets the list high and makes it possible for Norway to reach the goals in the nature agreement. Nature conservation must be strengthened, and land policy in Norway must be tightened so that we stop and reverse the loss of nature, says Andaur.
Read WWF’s ten requirements for the upcoming nature report her.
Everyone can contribute Last year over 410,000 hours were given to the earth from over 190 countries. This year, WWF hopes that even more will be given. – Giving one hour to the earth can be anything from turning off the lights, as many are used to doing, to going for an evening walk and getting to know your surroundings better, or cooking a good and sustainable meal that you share with those you are with fond of. The possibilities are many, and everyone can join. Together, we can send a clear signal to those in power that we demand action for a greener world, says Andaur.
More information about activities and time registration at Earth Hours websites.