Gwynedd Council Joins WWF’s Earth Hour 2017
Gwynedd Council has announced its support once again for Earth Hour—the annual, global celebration of the planet.
At 8.30pm on Saturday 25 March 2017, Gwynedd Council will be joining forces with landmarks across the globe like the Senedd in Cardiff Bay, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and New York’s Times Square by switching off the lights at its headquarters.
In 2017, Earth Hour marks its 10th year, and by taking part, Gwynedd Council is showing its commitment to taking action to tackle climate change.
The authority is making its Earth Hour matter by organising a whole host of activities in the run-up to the big night by switching off all non-essential lights at its headquarters.
Around half a million people in Wales participate in Earth Hour every year, and by taking part, they’re showing that they want to see action being taken to tackle climate change now.
Ffion Mai Jones, Gwynedd Council’s Energy Conservation Officer, said:
“Gwynedd Council is very proud to support WWF’s Earth Hour once again this year. Local authorities likes ours have a big role to play in tackling climate change, so we’re looking forward to turning off the lights at our headquarters at 8.30pm on Saturday 25 March to show our support.”
Anne Meikle, Head of WWF Cymru, added:
“We’re delighted that Gwynedd Council is supporting WWF’s Earth Hour again this year. Climate change will have a massive effect on people’s lives here in Wales and around the world. So it’s great that Wales’ local authorities are throwing their weight behind the call for action to tackle it.
“Everyone—from individuals and community groups, to schools and businesses—can sign up to Earth Hour by visiting www.wwf.org.uk/earthhourwales and then switching off their lights at 8.30pm on Saturday 25 March 2017.”
Since implementing a Carbon Management Plan in 2010, Gwynedd Council has saved a total of £3.1m and 35,000 tonnes of Co2.
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