Turn off the lights from 8:30 - 9:30 pm on March 26 in response to Earth Hour

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment has requested relevant departments, branches and district-level People's Committees to direct the development of plans and implementation of activities in response to World Water Day on March 22, World Meteorological Day on March 23 and Earth Hour 2022. In particular, it is necessary to widely propagate and mobilize all levels of government, socio-political organizations, unions and people to clearly understand the purpose, meaning and importance of World Water Day, World Meteorological Day and Earth Hour Campaign 2022.

Activities need to promote the application of information technology and online propaganda methods; ensure effectiveness, practicality, and attract the masses to respond with specific actions. Organize the hanging of banners and slogans to promote response. Turn off lights and unnecessary electrical equipment for one hour from 8:30 - 9:30 pm on Saturday, March 26, 2022 to promote and encourage activities to respond to climate change, create habits of saving electricity and fuels. Encourage the community to voluntarily limit the use of raw materials and fuels that generate greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Launch a movement to plant trees, save electricity and water in families, factories, enterprises, schools, offices, etc.

This year's World Water Day was launched by the United Nations with the theme "Groundwater - Turning the invisible resource into visible" to emphasize the important role of groundwater in the water system. This year's World Meteorological Day was launched by the World Meteorological Organization with the theme "Early warning for early action - Hydrometeorological and climate information for effective disaster risk reduction".

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