In pictures: Earth Hour around the world

ArchiveMar 25, 2013

1 min read

Here before and after pictures show the National Library of Belarus. REUTERS
In Beijing, an LED sky screen was demonstrated before the switch-off, which took place at 20:30 local time in each place. GETTY IMAGES
The event, now in its seventh year, produces unusual views of iconic landmarks like the Welcome monument in Jakarta. AFP
In many places, people lit candles as the lights went off. REUTERS
Organisers say the event has played a part in drawing people's attention to energy use. GETTY IMAGES
In Singapore, dancers produced kinetic energy to power an outdoor film show. AP
Moscow's Kremlin took part in the event for the first time, as did Tunisia, Surinam, Rwanda and the Palestinian territories. AFP
In Sofia, Bulgaria, Earth Hour saw a performance by fire acrobats. AFP
Environmental group WWF says Earth Hour has become the world's largest demonstration of support for action on carbon emissions. APP

Published March 25, 2013