North Holland joins global Earth Hour to highlight climate action
This weekend, North Holland will switch off the lights at its provincial government building to support Earth Hour, a global initiative raising awareness about climate change. Residents are encouraged to join in, reflecting on energy use and the urgent need for sustainability.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Earth Hour 2026 |
| Location | Het Paviljoen, North Holland provincial government building |
| Dates | March 28-29, 2026 |
| Organizer | World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) |
| Provincial Climate Goal | 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, climate-neutral by 2050 |
| Deputy Involved | Anouk Gielen (Nature and Climate) |
The Province of North Holland is responsible for regional climate policy, including initiatives to reduce emissions and promote sustainability. By participating in Earth Hour, it aligns with broader environmental goals and encourages public engagement in climate action.
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North Holland to turn off lights at Paviljoen during Earth Hour weekend
Publication date: March 26, 2026
Last modified: March 26, 2026
North Holland is participating in Earth Hour this year. As part of this international event, the lighting at the provincial government building Het Paviljoen will be turned off on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29. With this symbolic action, the province is drawing attention to the urgency of climate change and the importance of energy conservation.
Deputy Anouk Gielen (Nature and Climate): “This week, it became clear once again how serious the climate crisis is. A new United Nations report shows that the Earth is retaining more heat than ever before. It is crucial that we all become aware of our energy use and its impact on our planet. That is precisely why we, as a province, are taking part in Earth Hour.”
Earth Hour is a global initiative by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Households, businesses, and governments are encouraged to turn off their lights to raise awareness of nature conservation and climate change. Every year, millions of people and thousands of buildings and monuments around the world participate in the weekend when daylight saving time begins.
Climate-neutral
North Holland is working toward a climate-neutral future. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieve virtually zero emissions by 2050. To this end, the province is focusing on sustainable energy, cleaner mobility, and greening homes, industry, and agriculture. North Holland also aims to become circular by better reusing raw materials and reducing waste.
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