10th edition of action to save energy
At Prince Albert's request, companies and individuals are encouraged to turn off lights and non-essential electric equipment between 20:30 and 21:30.
The theme of Earth Hour 2016 is "shine a light on climate change" (Mettons en lumière notre action climatique) and for one hour in Monaco the lights of the palace, administrative and municipal buildings are being extinguished.
Initiated by the Word Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in 2007, the event promotes energy economy and reducing gas emissions in order combat climate change.
The event is supported by the Monaco Government and Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco (FPA2).
For more information visit the event website at Earth Hour and the Monaco website at FPA2 - Earth hour, one hour for the planet.
