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"Earth Hour in Zambia has been organised by WWF Zambia Country Office since 2009. To date, Earth Hour has continued receiving support and goodwill in Zambia from various individuals, households, communities, government institutions and the private sector. In 2009, WWF Zambia organised a match past to which was graced by former president Kenneth Kaunda to sensitise the public about Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a global campaign for the planet urging individuals, households, communities, government institutions and the business sector to switch off non-essential lights on the last Saturday of March every year at 20:30 hours. In 2011, Earth Hour received support from the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation(ZESCO), a strategic partner in the campaign for the planet in Zambia. Earth Hour got endorsements from ZESCO's 'Switch Off and Save Campaign' programme which encourages customers to conserve power by switching off non-essential appliances and lights. Added to this auspicious occasion, I am introducing a BIRTHDAY TREE for every one of birthdays to come in order to mark this occasion because earth hour almost always coincides with my birthday so I think it's fitting to take that decision, it will be an honour to plant a tree on every birthday to come and if you can, I extend the invitation to you. |
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Thank you Jack for sharing about Earth Hour event at Zambia
Posted 03-04-2015 16:09
@Jack That's beautiful! I am happy to hear that. Thank you for the update :D
Posted 03-04-2015 15:41
Earth Hour everywhere!!! :D Thanks for sharing the Zambian side of the story!!!
Posted 03-04-2015 15:38
Thanks Anthony, yes it does just find out!
Yes @Christy she planted 200 trees because Zambians obeyed her and switched off their lights to observe earth hour.
Thank you Ni Putu, yes Zambia joined the global earth hour movement back in 2009 with the help of WWF so we've been kicking you know-what. thank you and yes I planted a tree, you will get to see the photo soon enough :)
Posted 01-04-2015 19:08
It's nice to hear that people in Zambia also support Earth Hour. And Happy birthday to you, Jack. Did you plan tree on your birthday then?
Posted 01-04-2015 10:06
Thank you Jack for the vivid report on the Earth Hour Zambia. It's interesting that Miss Zambia made that pledge. So, what was the result, is she really going to plant the 200 trees? :)
Posted 01-04-2015 09:31
Am surprised to learn Earth Hour happens in Zambia. Am not sure if any such happens in Nigeria but I'll try to verify.
Happy Birthday to you too... Many more years to you
Posted 01-04-2015 06:56
thanks Arushi! my birthday is on March 30.. appreciate your comment!
Posted 01-04-2015 06:37
Glad to know that Earth Hour in Zambia got support from various organisations all across the industries. Happy Birthday (When exactly was it ? You said around Earth Hour day).Really happy that you planted a tree on your birthday and pledged to plant a tree for every brithday of yours to come. Keep it up!
Thanks for sharing .
Posted 01-04-2015 02:02