Earth Hour is a global event organized by World Wildlife Fund and is held on the last Saturday of March annually, asking households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change. This event is people driven and completely voluntary.

Earth Hour Abu Dhabi 2011

ADAC is proud to be an active participant of Earth Hour 2011, in continued support of sustainability and environmental initiatives. Our vision is to be the world’s leading airports group and a key part of this is to honour our corporate social responsibility.

Management has committed to support this initiative by switching off the lights on the second runway at Abu Dhabi International Airport for one hour, between 8.30pm and 9.30pm, as well as dimming or switching off non essential lighting in the terminal buildings, management offices and other selected locations across ADAC’s family of five airports.

Passengers’ safety and security is our ultimate priority, and the airport will remain fully operational. There will be no impact on departing or arriving flights during the Earth Hour activities. The reduction of lighting at the selected facilities will be done in accordance and full compliance with international aviation standards.

ADAC & Stakeholders

This year, the theme for Earth Hour is ‘Going Beyond Earth Hour 2011’ ADAC is working jointly with Abu Dhabi stakeholders and there are activities both at ADAC and across the capital city. Here are some of the highlights:

ADAC & Masdar
ADAC are working with Masdar in delivering an awareness campaign as part of the going ‘Go beyond the Hour’ theme for Earth Hour 2011. The START campaign is designed to provide individuals with easy, practical tips on how to be more sustainable in every aspect of life. The campaign also address why these life changes are important. The ultimate aim is to promote sustainable living and environmental conservation and showing that big changes START with small steps.
ADAC & Etihad Airways
Part of further developing our close working partnership, we are delighted to announce our collaboration with Etihad Airways on Earth Hour across various activities to raise awareness about environmental issues within our organisations.
ADAC & Emirates Wildlife Society (EWS)
EWS with ADAC and all Abu Dhabi stakeholders have worked together to develop an engaging program across the UAE, please come and celebrate Earth Hour with us. The family-oriented activities, hosted by Abu Dhabi Municipality, will take place at Abu Dhabi Corniche starting at 7 pm on Saturday, the 26th of March. Here are some of the planned activities:

Lantern Walk, led by Abu Dhabi Eco Chicks
Community Drumming, led by Dubai Drums
Environmental Awareness stalls and information kiosks
With your support to these initiatives, we can demonstrate our commitment towards a sustainable green future. It is an opportunity for us to raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation and minimizing negative impacts on the environment.

Even if you are not travelling, ADAC invites everyone reading this notice to join in this worldwide event and to “power down” for just one hour.

Let’s make 2011 the biggest Earth Hour yet! Here are some ideas on how you can support Earth Hour:

Turn off you lights at 8:30PM on 26 March 2011.
Get together with your friends and family, by hosting an Earth Hour event or holding your own candlelit affair.
Encourage your employer and workmates to take part in Earth Hour and make energy savings every day.
Earth Hour, 8:30pm, Saturday 26th March 2011.

With our warmest regards,

ADAC Management

 

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