Doha, March 28 (QNA) - The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) participated in Earth Hour on Saturday by turning off the lights in its main building (Al Adeed Tower) and all its affiliated buildings for one hour.

The event took place from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., as part of the global environmental initiative to promote awareness about climate change.

The Ministry highlighted that its participation reflected support for global environmental initiatives and its commitment to promoting societal awareness of the importance of rationalizing power consumption through practices that help reduce emissions and conserve natural resources.

Earth Hour is an annual global event held at 8:30 p.m. local time in each country on the final Saturday of March.

It is marked by turning off lights and nonessential electrical devices for one hour, with the objective of strengthening widespread awareness about climate change issues and encouraging responsible environmental behaviors. (QNA)