Be a Game-changer!
Take part in this year’s Earth Hour campaign on Saturday 25 March 2017. Wherever you are, in a hostel or at home, you too can show your commitment to the cause and bring your contribution!
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What is Earth Hour?
The world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment. While remaining an impactful visual call-out, its true impact is starting to be seen in areas and communities fighting climate change on an everyday basis. At 8:30 pm on Saturday 25 March 2017, hundreds of millions of people across the globe will switch off the non-essential lights of homes and businesses for one hour. Hostelling International supports this movement and encourages you to take part too!
How to participate?
In-hostel: Upon check-in, ask if the hostel is preparing something for the Earth Hour! (If you`re in Iceland on the 25th, don`t miss on their poetry night and Icelandic Ghost stories!) Taking part in the organised activities allow you to meet new people and to engage in a meaningful way. You can also have a DIY Earth Hour: gather the people you`re sharing the dorm with, switch off the lights and have a horror stories telling hour!
At home: Jump in community activities. Activities are organised all around the globe: Candlelit dinners, famous landmarks switching off the lights, and more are waiting for you. Check out the WWF map and see what will be happening around you.
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By taking part in Earth Hour you are helping to address the following Sustainable Development Goals.
Did you know?
HI is on a journey to celebrate the 2017 Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development and we have developed a whole year-long programme, with different areas to underline their importance in a global sustainable tourism. Learn more about what`s in store here.
