World Earth Hour 2016 is being celebrated on 19 March. Earth hour is an annual event set up by WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and is when millions of people across the world switch off their lights for an hour to show they care for our planet. Earth Hour has been growing every year and last year 162 countries took part. Earth Hour will mean that lights on landmarks all over the world are switched off and you can be part of Earth Hour too. How? Simply switch off your lights for one hour from 8.30pm to 9.30pm on Saturday 19 March.

For one hour, focus on your commitment to our planet for the rest of this year. To celebrate, you can have a candle lit dinner, talk to your neighbours, stargaze, go camping, play board games, have a concert, screen an environmental documentary post the hour, create or join a community event - the possibilities are endless. Have an event idea why not share it on the Earth Hour website?

Care for the Planet is one of the Six Ways to Wellbeing and it encourages you to look after your community and the world. Make small changes to your life that will reduce your energy use, recycle more, leave the car at home, use low energy light bulbs, small steps to a greener life can make a difference. If you want some ideas and suggestions as to how you can Care for the Planet go to our Ways to Care for the Planet page.

To find out more about Earth Hour and how you, your community and your workplace can get involved go to: www.earthhour.org.