More than 100 Portuguese municipalities are joining 'Earth Hour' this Saturday by switching off or dimming the lights of public buildings for one hour. This global initiative, created by the WWF, serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about nature loss and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In Portugal, landmarks such as the Belém Tower and the 25 de Abril Bridge will participate, while WWF Portugal hosts educational events and a photography exhibition in Lisbon to encourage collective action for nature conservation and climate change mitigation.
Earth Hour marked on Saturday in Portugal by more than one hundred municipalities
Friday, 27 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
