Viet Nam responds to Earth Hour 2015

Viet Nam responds to Earth Hour 2015

(TITC) – Earth Hour is an annual international event initiated by World Wife Fund (WWF) to enhance public awareness in environment protection and climate change.

Since 2009, Viet Nam has participated in Earth Hour campaign, which helps communities and young people improve their perception about saving energy, coping with climate change and environmental protection. Especially, the event attracted a large number of students who show their interest and responsibility for environmental problems.

This year, the Ministry of Industry and Trade in collaboration with WWF, the Embassy of Denmark in Viet Nam and Viet Nam Electricity (EVN) launch Earth Hour 2015 campaign in Viet Nam under the theme “saving energy to cope with climate change”. The Earth Hour will take place from 20:30 – 21:30 on March 28, 2015 and will be livebroadcasted on Viet Nam Television.”

Other activities responding to Earth Hour campaign, climate change and environmental protection will be organized such as poster design contest; Photo Exhibition on climate change and saving energy; 2015 Earth Hour Ambassador communicating with students in Ha Noi, Da Nang, Can Tho and Ho Chi Minh cities…

Previously, on 7 Feb 2015, thousands of students participated in the launching ceremony of Earth Hour Campaign 2015 at Thong Nhat Park, Ha Noi.

Pham Thanh

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