Julie Minns, MP for Carlisle and North Cumbria pledges support for WWF’s Earth Hour 2025

On Saturday, March 22, at 8.30pm (20:30) the world will unite in support of people and the planet.

Iconic UK landmarks, including Stirling Castle, The Liver Building and The Houses of Parliament will be switching off their lights in a show of solidarity. But its impact has gone far beyond just turning off lights for one hour.

Earth Hour is a time to switch off from distractions and focus on nature.

Julie Minns MP said: “I’m proud to support WWF’s vital work to protect our planet. Here in Carlisle and North Cumbria, we’re lucky to live so close to nature, and I know how much our communities value the landscapes, wildlife, and green spaces around us.

“People have made it clear that tackling climate change and restoring nature matters to them, and I’ll continue working with colleagues across Parliament to ensure we leave a healthier, more sustainable world for future generations.”

David Walsh, Head of Public Affairs at WWF, said: “The UK is in the top 10 percent of the most nature depleted countries in the world, but together we can make the changes necessary to bring our natural world back to life.

“We’re delighted to see MPs from across the UK give their support to WWF’s Earth Hour and pledge to protect our planet.

“We hope they will champion nature, both in Parliament and within their communities, inspiring their constituents and colleagues to take action to restore nature.”

WWF’s Living Planet Report 2024 shows the stark reality of what is at stake for nature with a devastating three quarters of global wildlife populations being lost in the last fifty years.

As such, WWF is calling on politicians to show their commitment to tackling the drivers of biodiversity loss and ramp up ambition for its restoration.  

Nature is our life support system. When we work with nature and not against it, we have cleaner air to breathe, better water to drink, and healthier food to eat.

And science shows that time spent in nature makes us happier and healthier.