Lights will still go out across the country this Earth Hour with Australians urged to join the conservation movement digitally this year.
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With public events cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual World Wildlife Fund event will be going ahead differently this year with Australians encouraged to get involved via a digital livestream.
The digital-only event will kick off at 8.30pm on Saturday and will feature footage of Sydney Harbour Bridge switching its lights off and performances from Australian singers Montaigne and Cody Simpson and comedian Akmal Saleh.
WWF-Australia chief executive Dermot O'Gorman says staying connected is more important than ever during the coronavirus crisis.
"The act of switching off our lights for Earth Hour has always been a show of solidarity for stronger action on climate change and a chance for millions of people worldwide to collectively raise their voice for nature," he said in a statement.
"Many of us will be spending our Saturday night at home, but we can still connect to a community of supporters around Australia and be part of a positive moment for the planet."
More than 100 landmarks from across the world are also preparing to switch off their lights to show support including the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Tokyo's Skytree, the Colosseum in Rome and the Acropolis of Athens in Greece.
The Earth Hour livestream can be viewed on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and on the event website.
Australian Associated Press
