In the annual calendar, the ritual of The planet’s time It is already anchored on a March afternoon with the aim of obscuring it to illuminate the cause of environmental consciousness.
From 8:30 p.m. Until 9:30 p.m., local timehe Bru what of historical monuments, public buildings and various organizationsintends to send the message of the Need to stop global warming. The promoting organization of the action, WWFconsider that more than a symbol, The planet’s time It is already «a global movement in defense of the environment and people«.
This Saturday, March 22, at 8:30 p.m. local time, millions of people worldwide participated in the 19th edition of the Planet timeshowing his Collective support for urgent climate action.
About 3 million hours were dedicated to our planet by people in more than 118 countries and territoriesof which in more than 31 countries the movement was tendency, turning to The planet time 2025 in The biggest time for the planet to date.
The campaign served as a reminder that we are reaching critical points of climatic inflection. Last year he was the hottest recorded, culminating the hottest decade, with the warmest seas that has been observed.
Key public figures joined the cause, such as the United Nations Secretary General, António Guterresthe British royal familythe Colombian model Ana Sofía Henaothe Mexican actress Michelle Manterolathe Pakistani adventure athlete Samar khanBollywood actress Dia mirza rekhthe South Korean actress Park Jinhee and the Japanese basketball team Nagoya Diamond Dolphinsamong many others. His support contributed to disseminate the message of action and collective responsibility of The planet’s time.
Blackout by solidarity
From emblematic places to small communities, the lights went out around the world by The planet’s time. Some of the most famous attenuated their lights in a symbolic act of solidarity by nature, such as Sydney operathe Shanghai towerthe Seoul Towerlas Twin towers of Kuala Lumpur, the Burj Khalifahe Coliseumthe Torre Eiffelhe London Eyehe Empire State Buildingthe headquarters of the Himlas Niagara cataracts and the Christ the Redeemer.
For the more sustainable future
António GuterresUnited Nations Secretary: “The planet’s time is solidarity, hope and the power of collective action. The climatic calamity caused by the human being is here and now. We have just had the hottest year, the hottest decade and the warmest seas ever registered. As a result, we have witnessed fires, storms and historical droughts. Leaving contaminating fossil fuels – the main cause of this chaos – and opting for renewable energies is a great promise for all: it is healthier, cheaper and safer. So, please, join us and act to boost a better world for everyone. ”
Kirsten SchuijtGeneral director of WWF International: “At the end of the planet, we must recognize the harsh reality: the climatic inflection points are approaching faster than expected. Each grade fraction matters. Last year was the hottest year registered, culminating the hottest decade, with the warmer seas observed. The 3 million hours granted to the planet showed that acting is possible and necessary. Now, we must continue promoting a systemic change to protect our shared future. ”
The planet time 2026
The planet’s time It continues to evolve, inspiring millions of people to take tangible measures beyond the hour. The next edition will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. (local time), calling an even greater global participation.