Neighbours star Matty Wilson is encouraging Australians to take a stand for stronger action on climate change and biodiversity loss by taking part in Earth Hour on Saturday March 25th.
The 39-year-old actor is a Partner of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – Australia, which protects and advocates for wildlife down under and worldwide.
Born in Sydney in 2007 and now in its 17th year, Earth Hour has grown to become the world’s biggest grassroots movement for the environment with supporters in over 190 countries and territories, and more than 7000 cities.
Earth Hour originated in Sydney, Australia.
(IMAGE: WWF)Matty will be taking part in the global event and has signed up to switch off from 8:30pm – 9:30pm in an effort to raise awareness of the importance of trees and nature to wildlife, communities, and people’s mental and physical wellbeing.
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Whether it’s 60 seconds, 60 minutes or beyond the hour, participants are encouraged to make time to reflect on the incredible benefits that nature provides.
So why stand in support of the cause?
Well, according to Matty it’s a no brainer.
Matty is in support for stronger action on climate change.
(IMAGE: Instagram)”Earth Hour brings the whole world together through one symbolic gesture. Australians can also make small switches in their daily life to support stronger action on climate change. We still have time to make a difference for the planet we call home,” he tells TV Week.
As a WWF-Australia Partner for Earth Hour, Matty has joined a host of Australian names such as Cody Simpson, Victoria Lee, Bronte Campbell and Sam Harris who will be switching off and standing up for greater action on climate change this year.
”Initially I was attracted to WWF for mainly the wildlife factor and then once I got involved, I started to learn about all their other great initiatives like Earth Hour. Everything they stand for; I really stand for too.”
”Through being on TV you gain a social media following and instead of plugging teeth whitening products I knew I wanted to use my reach for something better.
”So, I reached out to WWF and said ‘I have this platform, how do you want to use it?”’
Will you raise a candle this weekend?
(IMAGE: WWF)Whilst Earth Hour takes place for just one hour, once a year, Matty says there’s still plenty of ways for Australians to take a stand for stronger action on climate change and biodiversity loss.”
”Earth Hour helps people make a small gesture and show their support, but the reality is that it needs to be bigger than that.
”People can make small incidental changes like planting trees and looking after your own personal green space or turning of switches for electricity when not in use.”
Sign up for Earth Hour here.
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