earth hour

Got the opportunity to attend World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature Philippines’ Earth Hour Advocacy last night, March 10 at Alamid, Cafe Express located at ground floor of R.O.X. (Recreational Outdoor eXchange) in B1 Bonifacio High Street Taguig City.

WWF has been helping communities in the Philippines adapt climate change, secure food and water sources, conserve local ecosystems and species, minimize ecological impacts and development and promote renewable sources of clean energy.

The meeting is about the invitation this March 26, 2011 who would like to assist and spread the news for the Earth Hour 2011 – one of WWF’s most successful global campaigns for four years now which becomes a global phenomenon.

As a global campaign, Earth Hour is a worldwide initiative showing how individuals, communities, businesses and governments can address the threat of global warming and one can only resolve it if we work together.

Earth Hour inspired more than a billion people worldwide and over 15 million Filipinos to switch off their lights for the planet.

For today’s Earth Hour theme for 2011, everyone is encourage to “go well BEYOND the hour for EARTH HOUR”.

Following are some activities we can do in our own little way:

• Get into the habit.
  Unplug your phone charger when your phone is fully charged.
• Drive less.
  Walk, ride your bike, use public transport or try car pooling
• Turn off your computer at night.
  Both at home and at work.
• If you really need to travel by plane.
  Choose an airline that gives you the option to offset your carbon footprint.
• Patronize local businesses.
  They have far smaller footprints than those that import goods.
• Buy energy-efficient appliances.
  They save power and reduce bills.
• When using a kettle.
  Only boil as much water as you need. It will save electricity.

Earth Hour Philippines calls on private corporations, government units, local groups, schools and the entire nation to participate in this year’s event by switching off lights from 8:30 to 9:30PM on 26 March 2011.

Photos and videos of Earth Hour celebrations may also be sent to kkp@wwf.org.ph for documentation.

You can also help by donating.  Any amount would be appreciated.

For Globe and Smart subscribers, support Earth Hour by:

Texting EHOUR to 5333 – to donate Php15 for Smart and Php20 for Globe and receive an MMS picture

Texting EHOUR ON to 5333 – to subscribe to the SMS info service and eco-friendly tips. Php 2.50/text

Each Filipino’s participation will go a long way in spreading the message that in working collectively, people can create an impetus far more powerful than the mightiest of rivers.

For more information:
Log on to www.wwf.org.ph/earthhour
Call the Earth Hour Social Mobilization team at +632-920-7923 loc. 19.