The Earth Hour 2022 celebration is a reminder of the importance of being decisive in the next national elections. The Philippines must elect leaders who will respond to the dual challenge posed by climate change and biodiversity loss over the next six-years.
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines, (WWF-PH), Shape Our Future: The Countdown Earth Hour 2022 Virtual Roundtable discussion will be held on March 26th at 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will focus on the environmental issues the country’s next leaders should address.
The annual global switch off of lights will be observed in the Philippines between 8:30 and 9:30pm. This unique global grassroots movement will see over 150 countries follow the example of Earth Hour. Every year, millions of people participate in Earth Hour regardless their nationality or religion. This is a true movement for humanity for the environment. Atty. Earth Hour Philippines National Director will lead discussions about climate change and the loss of nature as the defining issues for the country. Angela Consuelo Ibay and panelists include Xia Vigor (WWF-PH Child Ambassador), Mirus Ponon (ASEAN Youth Advocates Founder), Jaybee Garganera (The Green Thumb Coalition Convenor), Mariglo Laririt (Ten Knots Director for Sustainability), and Rodel Cabigal, President of United Ilijan Agricultural Workers for Sustainable Development Rodel Caigal.
The countdown event will be hosted by WWF-PH ambassadors Pia Wurtzbach and Marc Nelson who are both active advocates of nature.“It is high time that we educate ourselves and our fellow Filipinos about environmental issues that we face, especially now that we are about to elect a new set of leaders who will lead us in the next six years,” Wurtzbach said in support of Earth Hour 2022.
“Earth Hour is a step forward towards the goal to collectively act for our environment. We should cast our votes for leaders who will commit to address the worsening environmental issues,” Wurtzbach added.
With the theme “Shape our future,” the environmental movement aims to be a platform to encourage and mobilize collective action for the environment by educating and inspiring everyone, especially government leaders, to act for nature and climate.
Earth Hour 2022 is an opportunity to educate and empower Filipino voters to #ChangeTheEndingForThe Philippines by highlighting biodiversity conservation and climate change issues and raising these issues with candidates for office in the next elections.
The Earth Hour 2022 is a call for action that encourages people to be more compassionate with the planet. It also aims to inspire people to take small steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle and to urge the government and large-scale businesses to contribute to a better, more nature-friendly, and net-zero carbon future.
Earth Hour 2022 is co-presented by GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines, and our event partners, Araneta City, Vista Mall, Bellevue Hotel and Resorts, Starmall, and SM Cares, and virtual run partners Ayala Malls, Pinoy Fitness, Pru Life UK, PAWSsion Project, Megaworld Foundation, Lemongrass Consulting, Sun Life Foundation, Bulacan State University, adidas, Rustan’s, Rudy Project, Natura Yoga, Urbanashramyoga, and AXA.We also want to thank our media partners: The Manila Bulletin and The Philippine Star, GMA 7 and DZBB Super Radyo. Eagle Broadcasting Station, Net 25 Radyo Agila. Radyo Veritas. When in Manila.com. Our Awesome Planet, Orange Magazine and Globaltronics.
Last but not least, thank you to our supporters from government: Department of Energy and Department of Environment and Natural Resources. League of Cities of the Philippines. National Parks Development Committee. Philippine Economic Zone Authority. Metro Manila Development Authority. National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
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