GENERAL NEWS - Billed as The Biggest Hour for Earth, WWF is inviting all South Africans to come together to make a powerful statement for nature by pledging at least 60 minutes of action in celebration of Earth Hour 2025.
Since its inception in 2007, Earth Hour has served as a global moment of unity to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues.
Last year’s campaign saw a remarkable achievement, with WWF South Africa ranking among the top 10 countries worldwide for participation and engagement.
Building on this momentum, WWF aims to make Earth Hour 2025 even bigger and more impactful!
Pedzi Gozo, Executive Manager of Strategic Communications at WWF South Africa, says Earth Hour has always been about inspiring and supporting individuals to act for change. "It is a visible demonstration of how we can work together to advocate for global action to reverse the twin threats of global biodiversity loss and climate change. We can all make a difference as long as we come together to take action. In this spirit, let us all work together to make Earth Hour 2025 the Biggest Hour for Earth!”
How to take part
Give an hour for Earth, whether through sustainable food choices, fitness and wellness activities, creative engagements, or entertainment. This is an opportunity for individuals to have fun, get involved, and take meaningful action for nature.
Everyone can contribute, and the activities are as diverse as the people who will participate.
By signing up for Earth Hour participants will be in the running for exciting prizes, including a glamping weekend away with AfriCamps.
The ultimate Earth Hour celebration
In addition, WWF South Africa is hosting two major Earth Hour events in the beautiful Kirstenbosch and Walter Sisulu national botanical gardens, in Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively on 22 March.
Gates open at 18:00 and the screening of the family friendly movie Happy Feet will commence at 20:00. Tickets cost R50 for children and R100 per adult and bookings can be made via Webtickets.
In line with WWF South Africa’s commitment to reach communities, they are also expanding the reach of Earth Hour 2025 by hosting free community screenings across the country in rural, township and peri-urban locations.
These screenings will take place from 15 to 31 March, combining entertainment with vital environmental education. Details will be made available locally.
Do your own thing
For those who wish to do their own thing, individuals and companies can plan their own planet-friendly activities to celebrate Earth Hour.
Some ideas:
• Host a tree-planting event
• Organise a plogging (jog & trash collection) activity
• Plan a sustainability lunch and learn
• Host an outdoor yoga session inspired by nature
• Organise a zero-waste group picnic
To log and plan your event, visit: www.wwf.org.za/earthhour
WWF South Africa is part of the global WWF network, dedicated to creating a future where people live in harmony with nature. Earth Hour is a movement that encourages people to take action for the planet. It is celebrated annually by millions around the world.
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