"Earth Hour" aims to let people around the world know about the threat posed by climate change, and make them realize how a small action by individuals and enterprises will have a profound impact on their living environment-a small change may have a huge impact.
At the same time, the "Earth Hour" activity also provided a report on global environmental change for the leaders who participated in the United Nations climate change negotiations held in Copenhagen in February 2009, hoping that the leaders would reach a new global climate change agreement to replace the Kyoto Protocol.
In 2009, "Earth Hour" came to China, and Baoding, the first city in China, was known as "China Electric Valley". In addition, Chinese mainland cities officially confirmed by WWF to participate in the event include Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, Nanjing, Shunde, Hangzhou, Changsha, Changchun, Hong Kong and Macau. At 20:30-2 1:30 pm on March 28th, 2009, the lights in the above cities were turned off for one hour. More than 3,000 cities in more than 80 countries and regions around the world have created this beautiful "dark moment" and contributed to the future of the earth.
To this end, the British National Football Museum, the Burj Dubai, the world's tallest hotel, the Canadian National Television Tower, the Moscow Federal Building and the official residence of Italian President and China president in Rome, all turned off their lights for one hour. The landmark building of Victoria Pier in Hong Kong also turned off its lights for one hour to express its determination to deal with climate change.
In China, the number of participating cities and buildings is also increasing. As a "low-carbon city pilot project", the Baoding Municipal Government Building and the first solar photovoltaic building in China-Diangu Jinjiang International Hotel, Hong Kong Victoria Harbour, Dalian Xinghai Plaza, Nanjing Xuanwu Lake, Xinjiekou and Shanghai Oriental Pearl all turned off their lights at 8: 30 pm on March 28th. Beijing's new landmarks, the Bird's Nest, the Water Cube and the Linglong Tower, have also joined in. As Yintai Center, the tallest building on Chang 'an Avenue, the landscape lights marked "Lantern" will also be closed. It has become a symbol of these cities' participation and support in mitigating global warming. In addition, individuals, communities and enterprises in many cities are actively organizing and promoting this activity with their own strength.
Na Hua, deputy country director of the United Nations Development Programme, said: "The impact of climate change on human beings knows no boundaries. Whether we are rich or poor, each of us is equally vulnerable to climate change. In the fight against climate change, cooperation among governments, individuals and social institutions is very important. Each of us is a villager in the global village. As long as we turn off the lights for an hour, we can make practical contributions to reducing carbon emissions and changing the future of the planet. "
Andy Reid, global executive director of Earth Hour, said: "Recent events show that the whole world can unite in times of crisis, and the global economic crisis is a good example. 2009 is a year that will determine the future of the earth. Major countries in the world will make plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions on a large scale this year. This also provides a good opportunity to invest in a new model of low-carbon new economy. We must work together to realize these changes. Our concerted action can change history and ensure the future of the earth. "
After the "Earth Hour" activity was launched in China at the end of last year, it has also made positive progress, with hundreds of enterprises including Coca-Cola and Canon joining the activity. IKEA, Wal-Mart and New World China Real Estate in Beijing and Shanghai also held activities in different ways. China Gaode also provided free advertising space for bus bodies and subway light boxes in Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin to support the "Earth Hour" campaign.
In addition, a series of public service advertisements have appeared, in which Li Bingbing, Ambassador of Earth Hour China District, participated. On the evening of March 27th, Li Bingbing joined the activity of "Lights out for an hour". Li Bingbing said: "The earth is our common home, and everyone has the responsibility to save energy. I hope that we can use our own strength to call on more people to participate in this meaningful activity and express our determination to jointly address climate change. "