Millions of people across more than 190 countries are coming together on Saturday, March 25 to demand stronger action on the climate crisis. The United Nations is calling for a renewed Earth Hour after the latest warnings from the IPCC climate experts.
Juan Carlos del Olmo, general secretary of WWF Spain, explains that Earth Hour serves as a clear signal: urgent, decisive action is needed to change how humanity interacts with the planet.
He recalls the recent IPCC briefing, which emphasizes that this decade should mark a turning point. Nature and climate must be prioritized to safeguard the future.
According to the IPCC, the most comprehensive assessment since the Paris Agreement in 2015 calls for cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by 43 percent by 2030 and by 60 percent by 2035, achieving net zero emissions by mid-century and preventing temperatures from rising above 1.5 degrees Celsius.
In coverage from EFEverde via Agencia EFE, WWF urges governments to heed the report’s warnings and act swiftly to implement its recommendations to limit the climate crisis effects.
From 8:30 pm, there will be no lights for one hour
Earth Hour is described as more essential now than ever. Del Olmo invites the public to participate by turning off lights at 20:30 on Saturday, March 25, and to join a nationwide contest that highlights planet responsibility.
The WWF Spain leader emphasizes that a united, concerted effort can help win the race against the climate emergency.
In this campaign, the goal is to surpass last year’s milestone of 280,000 kilometers traveled by participants. The challenge invites organizations, sports clubs, and individuals to register and choose their distance and activity, whether walking, running, cycling, swimming, or skating, to contribute to a global movement toward sustainability.
The full text of Juan Carlos del Olmo’s Earth Hour reflections on 2023 outlines the race to protect the planet and offers insights into the ongoing mobilization around climate action as documented by the Efe Agency blog and related climate reporting resources.
For further details, readers are encouraged to review the official climate action briefings and credible environmental reporting sources cited in this piece. (IPCC, 2023 report; EFEverde coverage)
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