Press Release
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE FOR EARTH HOUR 28 March 2026
28 March 2026
Earth Hour began as a simple gesture.
Now it is a global signal: people everywhere are calling for climate action.
This year, as Earth Hour marks 20 years of impact, I invite you to join the millions who are turning off non-essential lights on Saturday, 28 March, from 8.30 to 9.30 p.m.
But let it be more than a shot in the dark.
Let it be a spark for change.
Demand faster emissions cuts;
A rapid and just transition from fossil fuels to renewables;
And real support for communities already facing the worst impacts.
Speak up. Mobilize.
Help power a safer, fairer future for all.
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