This year, the city of Idar-Oberstein is once again following WWF Germany's call and taking part in Earth Hour. With Earth Hour, people, cities and companies around the world are calling for greater commitment to climate protection. On Saturday, March 22, at 8.30 p.m., they will switch off the lights for one hour to set an example. Well-known buildings will once again be in symbolic darkness, including landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Big Ben in London and the statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro. In Idar-Oberstein, the lights on the town hall, the Felsenkirche church, Oberstein Castle and the train station are switched off for Earth Hour.
Lord Mayor Frank Frühauf appeals to citizens to join in: "Earth Hour is an important moment to stand up for our planet and our livelihoods and to demand sustainable and future-proof policies and economies together. Together we can bring about change."
This year, the WWF is not only calling on people to switch off their lights, but also to raise their voices. Whether in private or on the street, alone or with a band or choir: during Earth Hour, everyone can show that their voice counts and that they are using their voice for climate and environmental protection. What's more, singing makes you happy and strengthens a sense of community - and that's what we need in the face of one of the biggest challenges of our time, the climate crisis. It affects everyone, but everyone can also stand up for better climate protection. That's why Earth Hour 2025 also has the motto 'Your voice for our planet'.
You can find all the information you need to take part at wwf.de/earth-hour.