In the midst of the global COVID-19 health crisis, Earth Hour marked a moment of solidarity for the planet as global communities united and organized events digitally on Saturday. Pakistan commemorated Earth Hour 2020 completely online and the virtual events were observed in different cities across the country.
To conserve energy and show commitment towards Earth, non-essential lights in homes and other buildings were switched off between 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Through symbolic candle-lightening events, WWF-Pakistan's goodwill ambassadors, environmentalists and passionate citizens pledged their support for nature and people.
This Earth Hour provided a platform for online conversations about the loss of nature and 'why nature matters' to the people. Hammad Naqi Khan, Director General, WWF-Pakistan, said, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives from the COVID-19 outbreak and our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones or who are sick.
In this hour of crisis, we acknowledge the need for urgent action and the need to unite now more than ever to safeguard our future and the future of our planet. It is a time for solidarity and a time to respond to challenges more creatively and work more collaboratively, which is why Earth Hour is being marked through digital events across the globe."-PR