Suva and Lautoka - 8pm March 29, 2008
Fiji’s contribution to climate change is almost negligible at less than 1% of global CO2 emissions. However, it is at the forefront of its impacts. Therefore we are willing to take action and increase awareness on climate change through EarthHour. Fiji’s participation sent a message to the cities and countries of the developed world that emit far more greenhouse gases: If the people of Fiji are doing their part, so can they.
Suva, the vibrant capital city of the Fiji Islands, showed its commitment by switching off for EarthHour. We were joined by Lautoka City on the Western side of Fiji and the Lami Town Council also jumped on board. The incredible response across the island created awareness in a region which recent polls have shown is relatively uninformed about climate change, but which is particularly vulnerable to its affects.
Suva is located on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu. It is a multiracial city comprising of Fijians, Indians, Europeans, Part-Europeans, Chinese, & other pacific Islanders. Businesses and individuals alike are showing tremendous commitment in the capital city to take a stand against climate change. Suva was one of the first cities globally to switch off for EarthHour 2008!!
Earth Hour - local news
- Earth Hour Fiji style
- Fiji turns off its lights!
- The WWF coordinated Earth Hour event has spurned the interest of not only the local individuals and businesses but the various secondary and primary s
- Schools adopt Earth Hour
- Individuals to be pro-active about climate change
- Taking action on climate change through Earth Hour
- Advertisement for the FijiOne EarthHour TV Campaign!
- Individuals and businesses take action on climate change
- Rabuka urges shipping companies to join Earth Hour
- Earth Hour gains momentum in Fiji: Lami town will put ‘lights out’ for Earth Hour
- Suva hotel joins Earth Hour and practices energy reduction
- Earth Hour in Fiji globally marks the urgency for action on climate change
- Suva city leads global climate campaign
- Suva - Welcome to Earth Hour 2008
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Sydney - 8pm, March 29, 2009
