10 February 2025

Press Release

For immediate release

WWF’S EARTH HOUR 2025

Switch off and connect with nature – Saturday 22nd March

At 8:30pm on Saturday 22 March, many of the most iconic landmarks across the UK and the world are switching off their lights in support of WWF’s Earth Hour
People around the UK can also participate in Earth Hour, switching off in other ways and getting their daily dose of nature at home

At 8:30pm on Saturday 22 March, many of the most iconic landmarks across the UK will be plunged into darkness as they switch off their lights for WWF’s Earth Hour.

The global event, now in its 19th year since launching in 2007, will see landmarks from around the world switching off their lights, which have previously included Christ the Redeemer, The Acropolis and Sydney Harbour. UK landmarks such as The London Eye, Buckingham Palace, City Hall, The Liver Building, Wales Millennium Centre and The Kelpies have also joined the global movement in previous years.

People can also take part in Earth Hour at home or in their communities - with activities such as tuning into nature’s soundtrack, meditating with nature, or supporting WWF’s conservation campaigns and citizen science projects.

Earth Hour is a time to switch off, connect with loved ones, reflect on the collective impact we’re having on the planet and commit to restoring nature and ourselves. During Earth Hour, simply taking the time to pause and connect with nature is also brilliant for our mental wellbeing. Just 20 minutes in nature each day can reduce stress and anxiety, lift our mood and help our minds rest, even at home.

Lisa Lee, Executive Director of Brand, Campaigns and Communications, WWF-UK said: “Earth Hour is a moment for all of us to switch off from our busy lives, reflect, and reconnect with nature and the wellbeing benefits it provides. As landmarks, businesses, and individuals across the world turn off their lights, we can show our shared commitment to protecting the planet. This is also an opportunity to consider how we can take action as individuals and communities to restore nature and allow nature to restore us, during Earth Hour and beyond.”

Get your daily dose of nature during Earth Hour

WWF has some simple ideas for individuals and communities to get their daily dose of nature from the comfort of their own home to make the most of Earth Hour and beyond:

Tune into nature’s soundtrack – For a simple but seriously effective dose of nature, listen to some natural soundscapes. These audio recordings of the natural world are soothing to our soul and can encourage our mind, muscles and heart rate to relax. Explore WWF’s Soundscape series on YouTube for inspiration.
Meditate with nature – Switch off and have a mindful moment with nature. Guided nature meditation can transport us to jungles, forests, oceans and deserts all from the comfort of our own home. There are plenty of options to try and WWF’s guided meditation ‘Step into the Forest’ with Miranda Richardson is a great place to start.
Become a walrus detective – Join WWF’s citizen science project and search for walrus in images from space to learn more about how the climate crisis is affecting the species and support conservation work.
Calculate your footprint – Check out WWF’s footprint calculator or the MyFootprint app to calculate your personal impact and make a plan to reduce it – it’s possible to make a big difference by taking small steps.
Explore the WWF campaign hub – Find out how to influence politicians and make a difference in your local area.
Get a Prescription for Nature – Explore WWF’s Prescription for Nature hub for a range of different ways to get your daily dose of nature beyond Earth Hour too.
Simply switch off – Take an hour to switch off and connect with loved ones. This is where Earth Hour all began – everyone getting involved is a part of a movement of millions of people around the world.

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For more information about this year’s Earth Hour, or to arrange an interview with WWF experts or Ambassadors, please contact:

George Mitchell | Media Manager at WWF 

T: +44 (0) 1483 412324 | E: gmitchell@wwf.org.uk

Out of hours media contact: 

T: +44 (0) 7500 577620 | E: press@wwf.org.uk

About WWF’s Earth Hour:

It all started back in 2007, born out of frustration about inaction to tackle climate change and protect nature, to replace people’s despair with hope and positivity at a global level. On 31 March 2007, more than 2.2 million individuals and 2,000 businesses in Sydney, Australia switched off their lights for one hour, which marked the beginning of the Earth Hour movement. And that one particular hour has gone global, with more than 190 countries participating in switch-off events and activities, to show their support for nature and climate.

Today, Earth Hour is one of the world’s largest grassroots environmental movements, which takes place every year with the same aim as back in 2007 – to unite the world in support of people and the planet. However, its impact has gone far beyond just turning off the lights for one hour. Earth Hour is more than making a small change on one day.

About WWF:  

WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is a global environmental charity, and we’re bringing our world back to life. With nature in freefall, we’re urgently tackling the underlying causes that are driving the decline – especially the food system and climate change. And we’re finding solutions so future generations have a world with thriving habitats and wildlife.

It’s a huge challenge, but there is hope. We’re working globally with governments, companies, communities and others who have the will to act and the power to transform our world. We’re using our ground-breaking scientific research, our global influence, and the backing of our many supporters to make sure the natural world’s vital signs are recovering by 2030.

WWF. Bringing our world back to life.

Find out more about our work, past and present at wwf.org.uk 