Shetland Islands Council is encouraging people across the isles to come together and mark Earth Hour 2022 at 8.30pm on Saturday 26 March.
By supporting the event, and switching off all non-essential lights, the Council hopes to encourage conversation on the effects of climate change and the need to make a positive impact on our environment.
This year, people are being encouraged to make use of the day and make a positive change however they can, such as by carrying out a beach clean, or upcycling something in the home.
Earth Hour goes further than just switching your lights off for the hour, by raising awareness of the need to tackle the climate emergency through reducing carbon emissions.
With the cost of living rising across the country, taking a few small steps to reduce emissions can also save money. For cost cutting tips and energy efficiency advice, go to -
• Energy Savings Trust
• Citizens Advice Scotland
• or Uswitch.com
On Saturday evening, lights will be turned off between 8.30pm and 9.30pm at Lerwick Town Hall, and in other Council premises, as well as Mareel and the Charitable Trust offices.
Earth Hour is organised by the WWF and began in 2007 as a unique display of darkness that has now spread to almost 190 countries around the world. In 2021, 119 national and local landmarks across Scotland such as The Kelpies, Edinburgh Castle and Inverness Cathedral went dark, joining over 3,000 others around the globe.
For more information look up the Earth Hour website or WWF Scotland. There’s also plenty of ideas of what to do at 60 Things To Do In The Dark.
Search social media for #EarthHour to see how to get involved and what others are doing around the world.