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Minister Nelly Paredes will lead activities in districts of Lima and calls on citizens to join the largest global movement for the environment. The appointment is at 08:30 p.m. m.This Saturday, March 28, at 8:30 p.m. m., Peru will join millions of people around the world to participate in Earth Hour 2026, one of the most important environmental initiatives globally. Within this framework, the Ministry of the Environment (Minam) promotes various activities aimed at promoting citizen participation in the face of climate change and the loss of biodiversity.
This global initiative, promoted by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), is developed under the slogan The time has come to act for the planet, calling on governments, organizations and citizens to turn off the lights for one hour as a symbol of commitment to the environment.
In Peru, Minam incorporates this date into the Peruvian Environmental Calendar, highlighting that the country actively joins this global movement that seeks to generate awareness and collective action in the face of environmental challenges.
As part of this agenda, the Minister of the Environment, Nelly Paredes del Castillo, will lead activities in the districts of Carmen de la Legua, Miraflores, San Isidro and San Borja, in coordination with local governments. These actions include environmental fairs, educational workshops, eco-barter, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling campaigns and awareness-raising spaces aimed at citizens.
The activities seek to promote specific practices such as the efficient use of energy, waste reduction, water care and the protection of ecosystems. Likewise, Earth Hour is integrated into Minams environmental education and culture strategies, contributing to the formation of an informed, active citizenry committed to the sustainable development of the country.
In this way, Peru reaffirms its commitment to be part of this global action, remembering that this Saturday at 8:30 p.m. m. We can all join in from our homes and communities, demonstrating that the union of small actions can generate big changes in favor of the planet.
