Brazil takes part in global Earth Hour
Over 100 Brazilian towns and cities took part in the global Earth Hour on Saturday (March 28th), aiming to raise awareness of climate change.
The iconic 38-metre tall Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado mountain, overlooking Rio de Janeiro, switched off its lights for the hour, along with people across the country.
In Belem, Brasilia, Manaus and Rio, the 60 minutes of darkness, organised by WWF around the world, was celebrated with music.
"Brazil is the ninth economy of the world, and plays an important role between developing countries, as a leader at international negotiations on climate changes," said Denise Hamu, chief executive of WWF-Brazil.
"We must set an example for fair and sustainable development," she added.
Millions of people across the globe took part in the campaign, which kicked off in the remote Chatham Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean.
Recently, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, visited Brazil to raise awareness of the dangers of climate change.
