2016 Seoul Race, Wild Tigers Conservation Campaign

By participating in ‘2016 Seoul Race’, you can help out endangered wild tigers!! WWF-Korea is launching an campaign with Dong-A daily to have an awareness  an endangered species, wild tigers. For more information, go to:

http://www.seoul-race.co.kr/gift/index02.php?opt10=wwf

Report by Alberta Yoo

UN News - Earth Hour 2016: UN goes dark to spotlight climate change

UN News - Earth Hour 2016: UN goes dark to spotlight climate change

19 March 2016 – The United Nations will go dark later this evening as the Organization shuts off the lights at its iconic Headquarters complex in New York and other facilities around the world in observance of 'Earth Hour,' an annual global event to put the spotlight on the issues facing the planet and to inspire millions across the world to live more sustainably.

In a video message, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, said: “This year's Earth Hour comes at a pivotal moment. Last December, all the world's Governments came together to adopt the Paris Agreement on climate change. This is a historic achievement for people and the planet – but only if we follow through on the promises made.” 

Organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Earth Hour encourages individuals, companies, organizations and Governments to switch off their lights for one hour at 8:30 p.m., local time worldwide, to focus attention on people-driven solutions to protecting the planet and building a bright, sustainable future.

Mr. Ban notes that the world is now entering a new era of opportunity. “Together, we can create the low-emissions future the world needs for sustainable development and a life of dignity and stability for all. Earth Hour reminds us that we all have a role to play.” 

First launched in 2007, Earth Hour has become an annual event, mobilizing hundreds of millions of individuals to participate and growing to become the world's largest grassroots movement for the environment.

According to the WWF, the UN family will join the thousands of homes, offices, skylines and monuments that will go dark to put the spotlight on the issues facing the planet, and to inspire millions across the world to live more sustainably. At least 178 countries and territories are expected to take part in this year's celebrations.

So far over 366 landmarks are confirmed and will be turning off on the night of Earth Hour including iconic sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, Empire State Building, Sydney Opera House, the Roman Colosseum and Marina Bay Sands.

Amongst participating countries this year 90 are taking actions to achieve impact during Earth Hour through digital interactions, engaging local communities and raising awareness, adds the WWF.

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Earth Hour Campaign Interview with The Korea Herald chairman, Mr.Hong Jung-wook

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Earth Hour Campaign by YISS Eco Save Club

5 of YISS Eco Save Club members-Alberta, Jenie, Yoon-jung, Saya and Daniel got together at Itewon street to promote Earth Hour 2016 to visiting foreigners and locals. WWF-Korea sponsored 200 leaflets. The campaign trailed from The Hamilton Hotel to Hangangjin station, attracting most people in Itaewon. Many people were not aware of the Earth Hour 2016 event, inviting the thought that more vigorous promotion will be definitely needed further in the future.

If you are visiting Korea at this time, you will spot very cute paper made pandas-even 1,600 of them-at various places.

WWF(World Wildlife Fund) has invited 1600+ pandas to Korea. 

This event has been launched as a part of public art project to raise awareness on endangered species, panda.

The papier-mache work was created by the french artist, Paul Grangeon. The pandas have been traveling all over the world.

Now, the pandas will visit various cities all over Korea, then in early August, they will be auctioned in public, raising money for the conserving endangered species, according to WWF-Korea people.

Images: Google images

Reported by Alberta Yoo

Earth Hour 2014- Impact Beyond The Hour

Earth Hour 2015: SATURDAY 28TH MARCH, 8:30 PM

Together we are on track for the biggest Earth Hour yet.

Earth Hour 2014 Video 60 sec

For the past few years, Earth Hour has made a massive impact around the world thanks to the power of the crowd. But for 2014, we want to make an even greater one.

Soon we'll be unleashing something different, bigger and bolder than before. We'll be unleashing Earth Hour Blue. We'll be unleashing your power. This Earth Hour, use your power athttp://earthhour.org 

One small act, big change

This week, in a major victory for Alaska's wildlife and people, Royal Dutch Shell announced it will cease plans to drill in the Alaskan Arctic this summer. Dear Alberta, I'm writing to share some news and to say a big thanks to you and over 33,500 other activists who have lent their voice to this important issue. Together, we're celebrating a step forward for protecting the health of Alaska's pristine waters.  This week, in a major victory for Alaska's wildlife and people, Royal Dutch Shell announced it will cease plans to drill in the Alaskan Arctic this summer. Shell's decision comes on the heels of a court ruling that the Department of the Interior had failed to consider all environmental impacts of the exploration in the Chukchi and Beaufort seas when it gave Shell permission to drill. Your messgae telling the US government they should not expose Arctic communities and wildlife to the risk of oil spills like the Deepwater Horizon disaster was heard and it's making a real difference in our continued fight to protect the environment. Learn what this news means for Alaska and the people and wildlife that live there. We hope you will share the victory with your friends and family. Thanks for your continued support,  Michele Kuruc Vice President US Marine Program World Wildlife Fund