The country is being asked to turn off its lights tomorrow night to play its part in Earth Hour 2009, known as ‘Sluk Lyset’ (Turn off the Light) on Danish shores.
More than 80 countries are taking part around the world, encouraging residents to turn off their lights at 8.30pm local time.
More than two thirds of the nation’s public areas have committed to taking part in the initiative.
The event is organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature and Danish CEO, Gitte Seeberg said taking part in the event this year is especially important.
‘We hope to send a strong signal to world leaders taking part in the Global Climate Conference in Copenhagen this December,’ said Seeberg. ‘By switching off the lights, people in Denmark and the rest of the world can make their voices heard and state that they want action on climate change now.’
Iconic national landmarks such as Kronborg Castle, Tivoli and Nyhavn will all turn off their lights for one hour tomorrow evening to join in the effort.
( Retirado do jornal COPENHAGEN POST - 27.03.09 )
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