Vale of Clwyd MP, Dr James Davies, has pledged to support a net-zero, nature-positive future for UK landscapes where people and nature thrive alongside each other, ahead of WWF’s Earth Hour, one of the world’s largest events to protect the planet.
The rise in the global environmental movement in recent years – led by our youth – has shown us just how many people care about our planet. They will come together on Saturday 26 March at 8:30pm to switch off. Lights around the world will go out for the hour, from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace, and hundreds of millions of people around the world will join in. In the UK alone, millions of people and iconic landmarks, including the London Eye, Royal Albert Hall, and National Museum Wales are expected to participate.
This week James attended Earth Hour’s event in Parliament, which shone a light on nature’s role in climate, with a particular focus on agriculture, land use and food.
Following the event, James said:
“More than ever, Earth Hour is taking place during a challenging time for our planet and it is vital that we all play our part.
“I therefore encourage people to take part in this year’s Earth Hour and switch off any non-essential lights at 8.30pm on Saturday.”
Farming and land use sectors are responsible for 12% of the UK's territorial carbon emissions and are major contributors to the UK's global environmental footprint. WWF’s recently published Land of Plenty report finds that nature-friendly and regenerative approaches to farming could deliver far greater emissions reductions than previously estimated by the Climate Change Committee. Ahead of Earth Hour’s 15th anniversary Dr James Davies MP joined the call by pledging to support UK nature and a net zero future.
Katie White, Executive Director of Advocacy & Campaigns said:
“We need to see action now to bring forward comprehensive plans to slash emissions from farming and land use in order to promote the recovery of our one shared home.
“We’re delighted to see MPs from across the UK give their support to Earth Hour and pledge to protect our planet. We hope they will inspire many others in their constituencies and communities to make a promise of their own.”
