Beyond The Hour

Its all about giving back to mother nature...

Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 business turned their lights off for one hour to take a stand against climate change. only a year later and Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating. Global landmarks such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, CN Tower in Toronto, Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and Rome's Colosseum, all stood in darkness, as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgently by the hour

In March 2009, hundreds of millions of people took part in the 3rd Earth Hour. Over 4000 cities in 88 countries officially switched off the to pledge their support for the planet, making Earth Hourr 2009 the world's largest global climate change initiative.

On Saturday 27 March, Earth Hour 2010 became the biggest Earth Hour ever. A record 128 countries joined the global display of climate action. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Asia Pacific to Europe and Africa to the Americas switched off. People across the world from all walks of life turned off their lights and came together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common "our planet"

Earth Hour 2011 will take place on Saturday 26 March at 8.30pm (Lc)This Earth Hour we want you to go beyond the hour, so after the lights go back on think about what else you can do to make a difference. Together our actions add up

Visit our Beyond the Hour platform to share your stories and to get inspirations from the actions our supporters have shared with us already

* Photo and text credited to WWF & Earth Hour