Earth Hour 2020 - Take part

❗ This year, we are facing Earth Hour in exceptional circumstances with countries around the world experiencing a health crisis with the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). We recognize the exceptional challenge that the world is facing and we thank you for your support as we try to realign our Earth Hour work appropriately. In light of the latest developments, the Earth Hour global organizing team is recommending all individuals to take part in Earth Hour digitally this year.

Read on to explore all the different ways you can take part online or at home this Earth Hour. No matter where you are in the world, you can make an impact and join us for the Hour!

Already planning on joining Earth Hour with us? Let us know!

Switch off for an hour at home

The DNA of the Earth Hour movement. Switch off your lights at home for an hour on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 8:30 pm your local time.

Plan on staying in? We've put together a list of 20+ things you can do for a memorable (and impactful) on-the-night experience all from comfort of your home!

Tune in online to one of our on-the-night live streams

Browse our directory of online events around the world on the night of Earth Hour!

Make your voice heard - digitally

Sign our "Voice for the Planet" petition to let world leaders know that you care about nature and that you demand urgent political action to protect our planet.

Share your on-the-night Earth Hour experiences

Use the power of your social platforms to spread awareness of Earth Hour among your family, friends, and community!

Use our hashtag #EarthHour and tag us (@EarthHour on Facebook and Twitter, @EarthHourOfficial on Instagram) so we can share your posts and Stories on our own channels!

Take on our online challenges and contests

Countdown the Hour on TikTok by taking our #DanceForThePlanet challenge and #FlipTheSwitch challenge! Also check our our official Earth Hour filters!

Dancing not your thing? We've partnered with One-Minute Brief (OMB) to run a user-generated content competition on the nightof #EarthHour - learn more here.

Share this video

Earth Hour's success is driven by the power of the people. Get your friends and family to tune in this Earth Hour and inspire them to take action to protect and restore nature.

Learn more about the issues (and solutions)

Awareness is the first step before action. Hear from Sir David Attenborough, as he explains humanity's biggest challenge yet - and how we can overcome it.