Since Earth Hour’s beginnings in 2007, it has been known for the “lights off” moment – a symbolic event to show our collective support for the planet. Since then, it has grown to engage millions of supporters in more than 185 countries and territories, inspiring individuals and organisations worldwide to take action for the environment, and driving major legislative change by harnessing the power of many.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily lives – where it can be easy to overlook the climate and nature crises we are facing – Earth Hour aims to be an unmissable global reminder of the importance of the planet, the need to protect it, and how little time we have to. Now more than ever, we need our increasingly divided world to come together to take urgent action for our shared home.

Click on the image on the right for ten simple yet impactful ways you can adopt to shape a brighter future for people and the planet.

World Wildlife Day (WWD) is observed on 3 March to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits that their conservation provides to people. The theme of the year is “Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation”, under which WWD aims to generate discussions and awareness on two sub-topics:

i) Marine life & oceans – with around 70% of our planet covered by water, the impact of marine conservation is global and significant.

ii) Business & finance – these fields have often been seen in opposition to each other – instead of a necessary tool – to conservation. Economic growth doesn’t have to be at the expense of wildlife.

Private sector organisations, philanthropies, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) must keep working for conservation, the protechtion of wildlife and keep up the fight against illegal trade and the depletion of wildlife. Sustaining existing partnerships and building new ones is critical for the future of life on earth.

We need to change our relationship with nature and we need to work together.

Over the years, YTL Group has been very supportive of conservation efforts by partnering with numerous NGOs to restore, rehabilitate and protect life on land and life below water against various threats. Through partnerships, we are able to address issues that we may not have the expertise, skills or resources to manage on our own.