11:03, 05/03/2021

Earth Hour 2021: Large gathering not encouraged amid coronavirus pandemic

Khanh Hoa Department of Commerce & Industry sent a document on March 4 to localities and Khanh Hoa Power Company on cooperation to organize activities in response to the Earth Hour 2021...

Khanh Hoa Department of Commerce & Industry sent a document on March 4 to localities and Khanh Hoa Power Company on cooperation to organize activities in response to the Earth Hour 2021.
 
Accordingly, the Earth Hour 2021 is scheduled to take place from 20:30 to 21:30 on Saturday, March 27. The Department of Commerce & Industry requested the People’s Committees of districts and towns to launch Earth Hour propaganda to raise public awareness of environmental protection and energy saving; urge organizations, agencies and residents  to turn off their non-essential lights and electrical appliances during the one-hour event. Khanh Hoa Power Company is responsible for implementing practical activities in response to the Earth Hour and cooperating with other related agencies to support the Earth Hour.
 
In view of the ongoing health crisis as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Commerce & Industry recommends online/virtual events, propaganda via banners, posters, publications, etc. Large gathering is not encouraged.
 
 
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Translated by N.T