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Add to Preferred SourcesEarth Hour 2024 sees millions unite around the world in support and celebration of the planet, with more than 1.4 million hours given to the planet. At 8:30 pm local time on 23rd March 2024, millions of people around the world united for the 18th year of Earth Hour in support and celebration of the planet.
As of 6:00 AM GMT on the 24th of March, supporters from more than 180 countries and territories collectively contributed over 1.4 million hours, making this year’s Earth Hour the biggest hour for Earth yet, with many more hours to follow as celebrations are still happening in many places.
Key public figures participated, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Kenyan Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge, Colombian actor and influencer Sebastian Villalobos, Colombian model and presenter Claudia Bahamon, K-pop Super Junior Choi Siwon, Hollywood actress Kate Walsh, Bollywood actress Ananya Panday. Other notable figures included Chinese actor Zhu Yilong, former Cameroonian professional footballer Roger Milla, world-renowned table tennis Olympian Deng Yaping, Paris Saint-Germain football club, United Nations Environment Programme – and many more.
This year’s Earth Hour served again as a beacon of positivity, hope, and inspiration in an increasingly divided world as it rallied millions around the world, bringing old and new supporters to the cause. Earth Hour invited everyone, everywhere to unite and find the most enjoyable ways to ‘give an hour for Earth’ through its Hour Bank, a refreshed interactive online platform that aims to make environmentalism accessible, fun, and personally meaningful.
Out of the 1.4 million hours, people around the world gave more than 208,000 hours to reconnect with nature through their love of fitness, outdoors, and arts; over 248,000 hours to restoring our environment with their love for food and sustainability; over 703,000 hours to learning more about our planet through edutainment, and more than 261,000 hours to inspiring others and close to 45,000 hours to other creative ways to care for our planet – all while doing the things they love.
Across the world, a host of global landmarks also took part in Earth Hour’ iconic switch-off moment including the Sydney Opera House, Tokyo Tower, China’s Ordos City, Beijing National Stadium, Taipei 101, the skyline of Hong Kong Victoria Harbour, Namsan Seoul Tower, Shah Faisal Mosque, India Gate, the London Eye, the Colosseum, Vatican Basilica, the Brandenburg Gate, Eiffel Tower, Middle of the World Monument, Empire State Building, Niagara Falls, the UN Headquarters, and many more.
António Guterres, Secretary-General of, United Nations said: “The need is urgent. Our climate is collapsing. Last year was the hottest ever. Earth Hour is a global show of solidarity for taking a different path. It demonstrates the power each of us has in the fight for our future.”
Kirsten Schuijt, Director General, WWF International explained: “As Earth Hour comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible impact of millions uniting to champion our planet’s health. To truly unite millions across the globe, our priority is that Earth Hour expands beyond its already massive pool of current supporters and engages with individuals who have not been involved yet. Protecting our planet is a shared responsibility and it demands collective action from every corner of society. Together, we’ve ignited a beacon of hope, illuminating the path toward a sustainable future. The 1.4 million hours given to earth shows how environmentalism can be accessible, enjoyable, and personally meaningful.”