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A night of unprecedented global unity
- In Hong Kong, over 2,500 companies and buildings and over 230 schools and youth groups will go dark in support of Earth Hour
- 125 countries and territories across all seven continents to participate in global climate action
Hong Kong joins hundreds of millions of people from 125 countries and regions across every continent in a moment of unprecedented global unity to show the way forward on climate change. The Hong Kong government has shown its support for this global campaign and over 2500 companies and buildings, over 230 schools and youth groups, and all universities in Hong Kong pledged their support for WWF’s Earth Hour. Hong Kong joined over 30 cities in China in participating in this unprecedented moment of celebration and contemplation.
"We thought Earth Hour 2009 was big. Earth Hour 2010 has exceeded every possible dream to bring the world together in expressing our concern for the future of our planet. Individuals, businesses, organizations and community groups have come together to do one simple thing – to turn their lights out for action on climate change. .The suspension of The Symphony of Lights started the Earth Hour action this evening, with our city going dark for the sake of a sustainable future. Our action today will hopefully lead to positive decisions that will affect our children and generations to come." said Trevor Yang, Chairman of WWF Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s famous skyline dimmed from 8:30-9:30pm. Landmarks and iconic buildings participating in Earth Hour include: International Finance Centre, Central Plaza, Cheung Kong Center, Cultural Centre, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Pacific Place, Standard Chartered Bank Building, HSBC Building, Legislative Council Building, Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, Tsing Ma Bridge, Mega Box, Festival Walk, One Island East, Lee Gardens, Sino Plaza, 1881 Hertiage, Sun Hung Kai Centre, The Peak Galleria, Hopewell Centre, etc.
Beside WWF’s event at the Avenue of Stars, a great amount of spontaneous events have been held in homes and communities all over the city. Corporations are involving their staff in Earth Hour and some hosted special dark parties to celebrate Earth Hour. Shops had temporary Earth Hour special offers and schools used the opportunity of Earth Hour to teach their students about the environment and climate change.
Earth Hour is a symbolic event that clearly demonstrates that small actions, such as turning off your lights for one hour, can collectively make a difference. WWF aims to instil the essence of Earth Hour across Hong Kong through its ongoing programmes promoting low carbon living.
Earth Hour in Hong Kong would not have been delivered to such a large extent without the valuable support of our lead sponsor Standard Chartered 150th Anniversary Community Foundation. Fern Ngai, Management Committee Member of Standard Chartered Hong Kong 150th Anniversary Community Foundation and Head of Corporate Affairs, Standard Chartered Hong Kong said, "Earth Hour reminds us that everyone of us should do our part for nature, and the future. Tonight, the Standard Chartered Bank headquarters in Central joins many landmarks in Hong Kong and around the world to switch off its lights for Earth Hour. This is a powerful global message that it’s possible to take action on the climate change; and it demonstrates our passion and commitment for adopting low-carbon living in the long run. Together, we can make this world a better place."
Dr BY Lee, Director of Hong Kong Observatory, said "Cold spell was reported more than once in the past few months. However, from Dec 2009 to Feb 2010, the average temperature was 0.6°C higher than the normal. Overall, the temperature of Hong Kong in 2009 was abnormally warm and was the ninth warmest year since record began in 1884. The cold weather in certain regions of the Northern Hemisphere can therefore be considered as normal short-term weather fluctuations. Climate change is a global threat. All of us should try our utmost to ensure sustainable living and build a greener and low-carbon planet," said Dr B Y Lee, Director of Hong Kong Observatory."
Around the world, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo join a list of more than 1200 landmarks that will be the centerpiece for action on climate change in the communities around the world they represent. Landmarks such as the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Acropolis in Athens, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Tower Bridge in London, Table Mountain in Cape Town, the Empire State Building in New York and Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro all went dark in support of Earth Hour.