THE STORY BEHIND EARTH HOUR 60+
Started by WWF and partners as a symbolic lights-out event in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour is now one of the world's largest grassroots movements for the environment. Held every year on the last Saturday of March, Earth Hour engages millions of people in more than 180 countries and territories, switching off their lights to show support for our planet.
But Earth Hour goes far beyond the symbolic action of switching off - it has become a catalyst for positive environmental impact, driving major legislative changes by harnessing the power of the people and collective action.
Earth Hour is open-source and we welcome everyone, anyone, to take part and help amplify our mission to unite people to protect our planet.
EARTH HOUR 60+ MISSION
In 2007, we encouraged people around the world to switch off their lights to call attention to climate change. More than a decade later, the climate crisis remains, made worse by another urgent threat: the rapid loss of biodiversity and nature.
Natural systems are vital for all our futures – and yet, the rate of global loss of nature during the past 50 years is unprecedented in human history. Nature not only provides us food, water, clean air, and other services worth over US$125 trillion a year – it is also one of our strongest allies against climate change. Protecting nature is one of the most immediate, powerful, and cost-effective solutions to the climate crisis.
Today, Earth Hour aims to increase awareness and spark global conversations on protecting nature not only to combat the climate crisis, but to ensure our own health, happiness, prosperity and even survival.
Learn more about nature loss & climate change here
CYPRUS EARTH HOUR 60 PAST EVENTS
2026
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EARTH HOUR 60 2026 CELEBRATIONS
20:00 - "UNITING FOR PEOPLE AND OUR PLANET"
(PRESENTATION WITH VIDEO)
20:30 - 21:30 LIGHTS OFF
20:45 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS (WEATHER PERMITTING) |
2025
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EARTH HOUR 60+ 2025 CELEBRATIONS
20:15 - 20:45 "GIVE AN HOUR FOR EARTH DOING SOMETHING YOU LOVE" (PRESENTATION WITH VIDEO)
20:30 - 21:30 LIGHTS OFF
20:45 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS ( WEATHER PERMITTING) |
2024
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EARTH HOUR 60+ 2024 CELEBRATIONS
20:15 - 20:45 "EARTH HOUR" (PRESENTATION WITH VIDEO)
20:30 - 21:30 LIGHTS OFF
20:45 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
2023
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EARTH HOUR 60+ 2023 CELEBRATIONS
20:15 - 20:45 "GIVE AN HOUR FOR EARTH" (PRESENTATION WITH VIDEO)
20:30 - 21:30 LIGHTS OFF
20:45 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS |
2022
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EARTH HOUR 60+ 2022 CELEBRATIONS
19:30 "SHAPE OUR FUTURE" (VIDEO AND PRESENTATION)
20:15 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
2021
2020
MARCH 19:00 |
EARTH HOUR 60+ 2020 CELEBRATIONS
EVENT AT THE KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY PREMISES
19:00 VIDEO AND PRESENTATION
20:00 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
2019
MARCH 19:00 |
EARTH HOUR 60+ CELEBRATIONS
EVENT AT THE KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY PREMISES
19:00 VIDEO AND PRESENTATION
20:00 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
2018
MARCH 19:00 |
EARTH HOUR 60+ CELEBRATIONS
EVENT AT THE KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY PREMISES
19:00 VIDEO AND PRESENTATION
20:00 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
2017
MARCH 19:00 |
EARTH HOUR 60+ CELEBRATIONS
EVENT AT THE KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY PREMISES
19:00 VIDEO AND PRESENTATION
20:00 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
2016
MARCH 19:00 |
EARTH HOUR 60+ CELEBRATIONS
EVENT AT THE KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY PREMISES
19:00 VIDEO AND PRESENTATION
20:00 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
2015
MARCH 19:00 |
EARTH HOUR 60+ CELEBRATIONS
EVENT AT THE KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY PREMISES
19:00 VIDEO AND PRESENTATION
20:00 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
2014
MARCH 19:00 |
EARTH HOUR 60+ CELEBRATIONS
EVENT AT THE KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY PREMISES
19:00 VIDEO AND PRESENTATION
20:00 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
2013
MARCH 19:00 |
EARTH HOUR 60+ CELEBRATIONS
EVENT AT THE KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY PREMISES
19:00 VIDEO AND PRESENTATION
20:00 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
2012
MARCH 19:00 |
EARTH HOUR 60+ CELEBRATIONS
EVENT AT THE KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY PREMISES
19:00 VIDEO AND PRESENTATION
20:00 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
2011
MARCH 19:00 |
EARTH HOUR 60+ CELEBRATIONS
EVENT AT THE KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY PREMISES
19:00 VIDEO AND PRESENTATION
20:00 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
2010
MARCH 19:00 |
EARTH HOUR 60+ CELEBRATIONS
EVENT AT THE KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY PREMISES
19:00 VIDEO AND PRESENTATION
20:00 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
2009
MARCH 19:00 |
EARTH HOUR 60+ CELEBRATIONS
EVENT AT THE KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY PREMISES
19:00 VIDEO AND PRESENTATION
20:00 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
2008
MARCH 19:00 |
EARTH HOUR 60+ CELEBRATIONS
EVENT AT THE KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY PREMISES
19:00 VIDEO AND PRESENTATION
20:00 TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS |
The KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY invites you
to
participate in the events for EARTH HOUR 60+
If you have any querries or suggestions, do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail or call +357 9999 1111.
LINKS:
EARTH HOUR 60+
https://www.earthhour.org/
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS FOR EARTH HOUR 60+
https://www.earthhour.org/take-part/events
EARTH HOUR FB PAGE
https://www.facebook.com/earthhour/
EARTH HOUR INSTAGRAM PAGE
https://www.instagram.com/earthhourofficial/
EARTH HOUR TWITTER PAGE
https://twitter.com/earthhour
EARTH HOUR YOUTUBE PAGE
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyhQYJYlOGyUHhQLHlpNb8g |