Gosport MP, Dame Caroline Dinenage is backing WWF Earth Hour again this year - one of the world’s largest events to protect the planet. Where people come together on Saturday 26 March at 8:30pm to switch off for an hour!
The rise in the global environmental movement in recent years has shown just how many people care about our planet. Lights around the world will go out for the hour, from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace, as well as hundreds of millions of people around the world. In the UK alone, millions of people and iconic landmarks, including the London Eye, Royal Albert Hall, and National Museum Wales are expected to participate.
WWF is calling on politicians to show their commitment to cutting emissions while restoring nature which must be at the heart of tackling the climate crisis.
Nowhere is this clearer than in looking at how we use our land. Farming and land use sectors are responsible for 12% of the UK's territorial carbon emissions and are major contributors to the UK's global environmental footprint. WWF’s recently published Land of Plenty report finds that nature-friendly and regenerative approaches to farming could deliver far greater emissions reductions than previously estimated by the Climate Change Committee. Ahead of Earth Hour’s 15th anniversary, Dame Caroline joined the call by pledging to support UK nature and a net zero future.
Commenting Caroline said:
“We must ensure we leave Britain cleaner and greener for our children. This is my tenth annual Earth Hour - every year it comes with a theme - this time it’s making people aware of the importance of sustainable land use. But it also sends a message that we can all do our bit, however small, to protect our natural world”
Katie White, Executive Director of Advocacy & Campaigns said:
“We need to see action now to bring forward comprehensive plans to slash emissions from farming and land use in order to promote the recovery of our one shared home.
We’re delighted to see MPs from across the UK give their support to Earth Hour and pledge to protect our planet. We hope they will inspire many others in their constituencies and communities to make a promise of their own.”
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- How to get involved with Earth Hour:
WWF is encouraging people to measure their environmental footprint with the online Footprint Calculator and by taking on challenges via the My Footprint app. For those who are keen to step up for the planet but unsure what action to take, the app provides a host of simple but effective actions to help make a difference on a daily basis. The My Footprint app is available from IOS and Android stores for free. Search ‘WWF My Footprint’.
- About Earth Hour:
Earth Hour is one of the world’s largest movements for the planet. It gives us a chance to take a moment in solidarity, coming together to look after each other and our one shared home.
Now in its 15th year, the annual event is organised by WWF and partners across the world and led by the Earth Hour community. It reminds us that even small actions can make a big difference for nature and the planet. When we make changes in our own lives to reduce our footprint, we inspire those around us to do the same. Together, we are a powerful global movement that governments and businesses can’t ignore.
Be part of the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #EarthHourUK and our handle @wwf_uk.
- About WWF
WWF (Worldwide Fund for Nature) is one of the world’s largest independent conservation organisations, active in nearly 100 countries. Our supporters – more than five million of them – are helping us to restore nature and to tackle the main causes of nature’s decline, particularly the food system and climate change. We’re fighting to ensure a world with thriving habitats and species, and to change hearts and minds so it becomes unacceptable to overuse our planet’s resources.
