Earth Hour

Each year millions of people around the world show their support for responsible energy usage by turning off their lights for one hour – for Earth Hour.

About Earth Hour

Earth Hour started in Sydney, 2007, when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their lights off for one hour to take a stand against climate change.

Only a year later and Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries/territories participating. Global landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil, and the Colosseum in Rome all stood in darkness, as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgent by the hour.

And Earth Hour just keeps growing. On Saturday March 26th, Earth Hour 2011 became the biggest Earth Hour ever. 135 countries took part, many for the first time including Lebanon, Jamaica, Iran, Uganda, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Chad, Azerbaijan, Gibraltar, Palestine, Suriname, Uzbekistan, Trinidad & Tobago and Lesotho.

In Fiji, Earth Hour was first commemorated in 2008. Earth Hour 2012 will take place on Saturday 31st March - stay tuned for more details!


Going beyond the hour

Earth Hour is about so much more than one hour a year. It’s all about going beyond the hour to help the earth, changing our behaviour to live in a more sustainable way. Whether it’s turning off the lights when they’re not in use, opening the windows instead using air conditioning, or buying locally produced food, we can all make a difference. 2011's event illustrated without question what can be achieved when people unite with a common purpose and rally to action. 

President Challenges Fijians

President's Walk

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As part of his I WIll If You Will Challenge Fijian President and Official Earth Hour Ambassador Ratu Epeli Nailatikau pledged to walk 30 kilometers to raise awareness on climate change and the importance of the environment. He fulfilled his pledge on the 4th of May 2012! 

President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

  • Walking along Renwick Road

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walking along Renwick Road

  • 3am - Signing Up

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    3am - Signing Up

  • Team Navy sign up

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Team Navy sign up

  • Stretching exercises before the walk begins at 4am

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Stretching exercises before the walk begins at 4am

  • More stretching

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    More stretching

  • Team Police

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Team Police

  • Getting ready

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Getting ready

  • President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    "Remember you're walking for the environment" - His Excellency the ...

  • National Fire Fighters

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    National Fire Fighters

  • Team Police

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Team Police

  • Assistant Commissioner of Police Ravi Narayan

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Assistant Commissioner of Police Ravi Narayan

  • A light moment with ANZ CEO Norman Wilson at Sukuna Park before the 30 k walk.

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    A light moment with ANZ CEO Norman Wilson at Sukuna Park before ...

  • Walkers

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walkers

  • More advice for the walkers!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    More advice for the walkers!

  • President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    "Pace your walk!"

  • The BSP checkpoint along Renwick Road - one of several along the 30 k route!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    The BSP checkpoint along Renwick Road - one of several along the 30 ...

  • Camera/Reporter - Laisiasa Kubu walked the 30 kilometers with the President capturing his IWIYW on video

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Camera/Reporter - Laisiasa Kubu walked the 30 kilometers with the ...

  • Land Transport Authority Manager Standards and Compliance Faiyum Ali finished the 30 k with the President

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Land Transport Authority Manager Standards and Compliance Faiyum ...

  • The President's men!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    The President's men!

  • Security to clear traffic

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Security to clear traffic

  • Leading the walk!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Leading the walk!

  • Walking along Victoria Parade, Suva

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walking along Victoria Parade, Suva

  • Rounding the first 15 kilometers of the march along Victoria Parade headed back for Sukuna Park

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Rounding the first 15 kilometers of the march along Victoria Parade ...

  • Two young boys part of the walk!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Two young boys part of the walk!

  • Stretching after the first 15 kilometers!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Stretching after the first 15 kilometers!

  • Catching a breather before the next 15 k starts!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Catching a breather before the next 15 k starts!

  • Volunteers from the University of the South Pacific

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Volunteers from the University of the South Pacific

  • Staff of WWF SPPO

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Staff of WWF SPPO

  • A breather at Sukuna Park

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    A breather at Sukuna Park

  • Taking a break after first 15 k at Sukuna Park

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Taking a break after first 15 k at Sukuna Park

  • Stretch it!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Stretch it!

  • Happy to complete the first 15 k

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Happy to complete the first 15 k

  • Walkers

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walkers

  • Walkers

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walkers

  • Staff of Government House

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Staff of Government House

  • Team Police

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Team Police

  • Fiji Police Force Director Training SSP Marika Yalimaiwai

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Fiji Police Force Director Training SSP Marika Yalimaiwai

  • A staff of Government House

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    A staff of Government House

  • Stretching for the next 15k

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Stretching for the next 15k

  • Walkers

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walkers

  • LTA's Alfred Wiliame

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    LTA's Alfred Wiliame

  • Walkers

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walkers

  • Photo opportunity after a 15 k stretch at Sukuna Park

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Photo opportunity after a 15 k stretch at Sukuna Park

  • Group shot mid way of 30 k walk

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Group shot mid way of 30 k walk

  • President chats with walkers

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    President chats with walkers

  • Earth Hour yeah!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Earth Hour yeah!

  • Walkers with the President

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walkers with the President

  • A moment with the President

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    A moment with the President

  • Team LTA

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Team LTA

  • Team Punjas

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Team Punjas

  • Team Punjas

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Team Punjas

  • He helped crowd and traffic control for the Presidents 30 k walk!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    He helped crowd and traffic control for the Presidents 30 k walk!

  • Walk and walk and walk still for the environment!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walk and walk and walk still for the environment!

  • The second 15k along Grantham Road

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    The second 15k along Grantham Road

  • Time for a short hydration break at the NFA checkpoint at the corner of Nailuva Road

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Time for a short hydration break at the NFA checkpoint at the ...

  • Along Rewa Street - the second half of the 15k walk

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Along Rewa Street - the second half of the 15k walk

  • Walking up Bau Street

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walking up Bau Street

  • Walking up Bau Street for the final 15k

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walking up Bau Street for the final 15k

  • Walking up Bau Street for the final 15k

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walking up Bau Street for the final 15k

  • Walking up Bau Street for the final 15k

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walking up Bau Street for the final 15k

  • Approaching Knolly Street junction

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Approaching Knolly Street junction

  • Directional Banner along Ratu Cakobau Road

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Directional Banner along Ratu Cakobau Road

  • Walking down Mcgregor Road

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walking down Mcgregor Road

  • Down Macgregor Road

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Down Macgregor Road

  • Walk on!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walk on!

  • Along Gladstone Road

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Along Gladstone Road

  • The final three kilometers!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    The final three kilometers!

  • Final few kilometers!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Final few kilometers!

  • Dare the World !

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Dare the World !

  • A determined President!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    A determined President!

  • Few meters to go!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Few meters to go!

  • The final leg of the 30 k walk!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    The final leg of the 30 k walk!

  • Just a few more steps!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Just a few more steps!

  • And HE arrives at Sukuna Park having successfully completed his 30 k challenge!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    And HE arrives at Sukuna Park having successfully completed his 30 ...

  • What a walk! Unwinding!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    What a walk! Unwinding!

  • Unwinding!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Unwinding!

  • Refreshments!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Refreshments!

  • A good rest!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    A good rest!

  • Ravenous!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Ravenous!

  • Nothing like juicy fruits after a 30k walk!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Nothing like juicy fruits after a 30k walk!

  • Time to relax!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Time to relax!

  • Official Secretary in the President's Office Joeli Rokovada

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Official Secretary in the President's Office Joeli Rokovada

  • Satisfaction and relief at having completed the 30k walk

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Satisfaction and relief at having completed the 30k walk

  • Ready Action Unit members~

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Ready Action Unit members~

  • Relaxing at Sukuna Park

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Relaxing at Sukuna Park

  • After the walk!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    After the walk!

  • After the walk!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    After the walk!

  • Team Punjas

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Team Punjas

  • Cheers!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Cheers!

  • Smiles all around!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Smiles all around!

  • Government House staff

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Government House staff

  • WWF SPPO staff Kasanita Logomosi to the right with her family

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    WWF SPPO staff Kasanita Logomosi to the right with her family

  • relaxing

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    relaxing

  • Chilling out

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Chilling out

  • The President -

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    The President -

  • The walkers!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    The walkers!

  • Walkers!

    President's 30 K IWIYW Walk

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    Walkers!

2012

  •  Earth Hour 2012 will take place on Saturday 31st March at 8:30 PM - so save the date and keep coming back to earthhour.org to find out what’s in store and how you can get involved.

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