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 changes by harnessing the power of the crowd.
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 our planet, the need to protect it, and how little time we have to do so. Now more than ever, we need our increasingly divided world to come together to take urgent action for our one home.
Click on the image at the right for 10 simple yet impactful ways you can adopt to shape a brighter future for people and the planet.
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World Wildlife Day (WWD) was 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”, which WWD aimed to generate discussions and awareness on two sub-topics:
Marine life & oceans – with around 70% of our planet covered by water, the impact of marine conservation is global and huge.
Business & finance – these fields have often been seen in opposition to – 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 sustainable use of wildlife and in 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 biological 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.