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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is celebrating Earth Hour 2017 on Saturday March 25, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council.
Earth Hour 2017 is one of the largest environmental initiatives in the world aimed at tackling climate change. Earth Hour 2017 is being organised under the theme ‘Highlight Climate Action,’ in cooperation with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) with support from Dubai Real Estate Group, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), and Emirates Wildlife Society (EWS).
Earth Hour promotes switching off all unnecessary lights and appliances between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm, to raise awareness about climate change and the phenomenon of global warming.
“DEWA is organising this event for the tenth consecutive year, in adherence with the directives of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to find sustainable solutions to climate change, while supporting international efforts to reduce the effects of global warming. We are working closely with all stakeholders in the public and private sectors, to ensure this event is a success, through switching off all unnecessary lights and electrical appliances to support Earth Hour. The event will witness participation from Dubai’s main landmarks and government buildings, who will switch off their lights for one hour at the designated time,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
“DEWA’s organising of Earth Hour supports the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, to transform Dubai into an international hub for clean energy and green economy, as the city with the lowest carbon footprint in the world by 2050,” added Al Tayer.