Seven lanterns released over the City of Cape Town, Republic of South Africa, (in front of Table ... / ©: WWF / Sean Kelland
On Saturday 31 March Earth Hour completed a record journey across more than 6,895 cities, towns and municipalities in 152 countries and territories. Yet Earth Hour's not just an hour of darkness it’s about a lifetime of sustainability. With the lights back on, what's your Beyond the Hour pledge for the planet?

Congratulations to the winners of the WWF Earth Hour Awards 2012




 

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  • Panthera tigris altaica Amur tiger Juvenile resting Metro Toronto Zoo

    Tiger

    Your adoption of Kamrita the tiger will help WWF protect these big cats in the wild.

    Tiger

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  • Bornean Pygmy elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis) mother walking with her calf along a road in the Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, North Borneo, Malaysia.

    Pygmy elephant

    The Borneo pygmy elephant is now in danger of extinction and WWF estimates that there are as few as 1,500 individuals pygmy elephants remaining in the wild.

    Pygmy elephant

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  • Orang-utan (Pongo pygmaeus), baby Semengoh Rehabilitation Center Sarawak, Borneo, Indonesia.

    Orang-utan

    Your adoption of Koyah will help WWF protect orang-utans in the wild through our campaign to stop habitat loss, hunting and illegal trade.

    Orang-utan

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