Earth Hour 2021
ATHS RAK Youth For Our Planet invites you to #connect2Earth
An Hour That Can Change Decades........
What is Earth Hour?
Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
The event is held annually at 8:30 pm on the last Saturday of March, encouraging millions of people across the world to to turn off non-essential electric lights, as a symbol of commitment to the Planet.
Earth Hour 2021 will be held on March 27, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Let’s switch off our lights to show support for our planet!
#EarthHour #Connect2Earth
What do you do during Earth Hour?
Hundreds of the world's most iconic landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to the Sydney Opera House, and the Empire State Building to Burj Khalifa participate in Earth Hour to raise environmental awareness.
How can you get involved in Earth Hour 2021?
1. Take photos in the dark.
2. Get creative
3. Catch the lights-off moment
Find a good point of your city skyline and watch the lights-off moment at 8:30 pm your local time! Take some time-lapse shots!
4. Support #ForNature.
5. Inspire others to take action
Have a chat with your parents, your siblings, your neighbour, the gardener!! Every single person has an opportunity to encourage others to protect NATURE.
6. Change something in your daily routine
Earth Hour is a fantastic celebration of changing your everyday behaviour. Our planet is our life support system, and recognizing the link between what we do, and where the things we use come from is a step to realizing just how important nature is.
Check out the Learn about the issues to up your knowledge on nature loss and climate change and discover why your actions matter now more than ever.
7. Restore nature where you live
Sign your friends and family up for a community tree-planting program or a beach/street/park clean-up!
Show the WORLD you CARE!
Share your above experiences using the reply thread on ATHS RAK Eco-Committee Channel under ATHS RAK Students' Space to raise ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS!
Take part in this Earth Hour 2021 survey from the Public Services Department to let them know that you care about our Precious Planet.
Going Beyond The Hour
There is no limit to a clean and sustainable lifestyle you can choose to live or the actions you can take to support Our BEAUTIFUL Planet.
1. Switch to LED lights
2. Say NO to paper and plastic; use reusable bags
3. Walk or cycle to places and take public transportation
4. Go digital! Only print and make use of paper when necessary and always use both sides when possible
5. Shop responsibly - Select products with biodegradable packaging and items made with natural and organic ingredients
6. Volunteer with your local environmental agencies/organisations to raise awareness on sustainability issues
Breaking News........
ATHS RAK #CONNECTS2EARTH!
ATHS RAK Campus switched off the lights at 8:30pm on Saturday, March 27, to participate in Earth Hour, a global effort to create awareness about the environment and the need for actions to conserve it.
Remember: even the smallest individual actions add up!
ATHS RAK Global Social Leaders and `Green Ambassadors
Mohammed Ebrahim Jamal Mohammed Almansoori - Team Leader
Mayed Abdulla Jasem Obaid Alsuwaidi
Jasem Abdulla Jasem Obaid Alsuwaidi
Jamal Ebrahim Jamal Mohammed Almansoori
Other Team Members
1. Mohammed Tareq Ebrahim Mohammed Alsalman
2. Rashed Aaref Mohammed Alkaz Al Ali
3. Mohammed Salem Alhebsi
4. Rashed Saeed Alhebsi
Our School
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