Take Action

What you can do

Climate change is already affecting habitats, wildlife and people, but we can all take steps to mitigate its damaging effects. Reducing carbon dioxide emissions by increasing the use of energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy resources, like wind and solar power, are necessary steps in the effort to slow climate change.

Actions to slow climate change are available, and everyone has a role to play in implementing them at all levels of society. For example, just walking or riding a bike can reduce emissions by 20 pounds for every gallon of gasoline used.

Bermuda’s affluence has afforded us the luxury of relying solely on fossil fuels for the production of electricity. However, in recent years this practice has proven unsustainable from both an economic and a social perspective.

More and more research is showing that our environment is also suffering from this long-term practice. If Bermuda truly wants to maintain its natural beauty, and a healthy environment, we need to start taking responsibility for our actions and begin embracing more sustainable lifestyle choices. The impacts of climate change are too great to ignore – we must do everything in our power to protect our future.

During Earth Hour on March 27: It’s as simple as the flick of a switch. Turn off your lights and any other unnecessary power for one hour – show that, by working together, each of us can have a positive impact in the fight against climate change. Take it a step further by telling your friends, family, neighbours and coworkers about Earth Hour. Hold an Earth Hour party!    Download Participation Package - share it with others 

Volunteer! It doesn’t have to be a major time commitment and it doesn’t cost a thing. To find out more about volunteering for Earth Hour, email volunteers@greenrock.org or call 747-7625.

Go Green! Become a part of Greenrock! Visit the website for useful tips and ideas to live a more sustainable life every day and help reduce your carbon footprint.

Quick and easy things you can do at home or in your workplace

Clearly it is time for all of Bermuda to roll up our sleeves, take steps to reduce emissions, prepare for climate change and encourage others to do the same. Start with these quick and easy steps.

Read more: Quick and easy things you can do at home or in your workplace

Climate change pledges

To reduce your emissions further and to better prepare for climate change, pledge to follow one or more of the suggestions on this list.

Read more: Climate change pledges

How your business can support Earth Hour 2010

There are many ways business in Bermuda can support Earth Hour, from turning out the lights in buildings on the night through to communicating Earth Hour messaging to customers, tenants, partners and clients, to contributing financially by donating to Greenrock.

Encourage staff to come out with their family to join Greenrock and others at Pier 6 Shed on Front Street from 7 to 10 pm.  Light refreshments and entertainment will provided.  And watch parts of Hamilton go dark.

Read more: How your business can support Earth Hour 2010

Get your family involved in Earth Hour!

The revolution against climate change starts at home, and Greenrock invites families across the island to celebrate Earth Hour together. As much as Earth Hour is a global event, it is also an event for the family. By talking to children and making little changes in and around the house, Bermudian families can make a positive impact for Earth Hour and beyond.

Come out to Pier 6 Shed on Front Street in Hamilton from 7 to 10 pm and join Greenrock and others participate in Earth Hour.  Enjoy light refreshments and entertainment.

Read more: Get your family involved in Earth Hour!