Published: March 26, 2011
UN Goes Dark for Earth Hour 2011
The United Nations today will turn out the lights at its New York Headquarters at 8:30 p.m. in observance of Earth Hour 2011.
The global event aims at promoting awareness of the need to take action on climate change.
"Let us join together to celebrate this shared quest to protect the planet and ensure human well-being. Let us use 60 minutes of darkness to help the world see the light." Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon
This is the third time the UN is taking part in Earth Hour, an event that has enjoyed widespread support among the UN leadership and staff, including from members of the "Green Team," who are working to make the Organization more sustainable.
In New York, the Department of Management will turn off non-essential lights in the various buildings that make up the Headquarters complex at 8:30 in the evening on Saturday.
Source: United Nations
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