In his message for "Earth Hour," United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated that this symbolic action is "a global demonstration of solidarity for a change of direction."
Millions of individuals and institutions around the world are coming together on Saturday, March 23, during "Earth Hour" from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm (GMT), in the largest symbolic event where lights will be turned off to sound the alarm on the challenges threatening planet Earth and to raise awareness about the role everyone must play in combating climate change.
Announcing this initiative, the United Nations Information Centre in Rabat shared the message delivered on this occasion by the United Nations Secretary-General.
António Guterres is calling for action and encourages citizens worldwide to join the millions of individuals and institutions that will turn off the lights around the world in a symbolic movement for a brighter future for all.
The Secretary-General emphasizes that "Earth Hour is a global demonstration of solidarity for a change of direction" and is also "proof that we all have the power to fight for our future" at a time when the climate is collapsing, reminding us that last year was the hottest ever recorded.
For example, in Morocco, the lights of the "Maroc Telecom" tower in Rabat will be turned off this Saturday for one hour, between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm, in partnership with the United Nations Information Centre in Rabat.
The event "Earth Hour," initiated in 2007 by the World Wide Fund for Nature, aims to encourage individuals and institutions to adopt daily actions in favor of the planet such as rational energy consumption, fighting pollution, and recycling waste. For 60 minutes, it unites individuals, organizations, schools, universities, and others around the world in environmental actions, including turning off the lights.