Kuwait is once again participating in the global initiative Earth Hour to raise awareness about energy consumption and climate change. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Kuwaitis are being encouraged to join millions of people worldwide by turning off unnecessary lights and electrical appliances.
The Kuwait Society for Earth Sciences is leading the call for participation, urging both citizens and residents to switch off lights as part of the global effort to address environmental issues. The theme for this year’s Earth Hour is “Together for the Greatest Hour for Earth.” Participants are encouraged to use candles instead of lights, symbolizing a collective commitment to raising awareness about sustainability and climate change.
Dr. Mubarak Al-Hajri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Society for Earth Sciences, emphasized the significance of the event, stating that it aims to educate people on the dangers of excessive energy consumption and its harmful effects on the planet, particularly in relation to global warming and climate change. The initiative also seeks to inspire positive environmental behaviors and encourage actions that promote long-term sustainability for future generations.
This year, Earth Hour aims for even greater global participation. Last year, 180 countries took part, and over 3.5 billion people joined in. The event, originally launched in Sydney, Australia in 2007, has grown into one of the largest global campaigns dedicated to environmental preservation. Its timing coincides with the vernal equinox, ensuring that cities around the world can participate at a similar local time.
The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly evident through extreme weather events such as floods, wildfires, and the loss of biodiversity. The growing urgency of these environmental challenges has driven the initiative to aim for record participation in 2025, reflecting the global desire to take action and support our planet’s future.
Dr. Al-Hajri stressed that Earth Hour is not only about turning off lights for an hour but about fostering awareness, unity, and collective action to safeguard the environment for future generations.
