Eluned Morgan AM, has pledged her support for WWF’s Earth Hour campaign 2018 – the global movement to protect our planet.

Every year, millions of people across the world show their love for our planet and their commitment to protecting it by taking part in WWF’s Earth Hour.

Last year in Wales, an estimated 280,000 people took part in WWF’s Earth Hour, as did Carmarthenshire County Council and iconic landmarks the length and breadth of the country.

As part of this year’s Earth Hour campaign, Eluned Morgan has backed WWF Cymru’s calls for everyone in Wales to make small changes in their everyday lives to live more sustainably – a ‘Promise for the Planet’. Refusing plastics cutlery, using a reusable coffee cup or turning the washing to 30°C are small actions as individuals, but have a much bigger impact together.

Eluned Morgan AM said:

“I have already given my backing to towns across the region who are looking at ways of reducing plastic use or even becoming plastic free. I’m working with the WWF, Friends of the Earth and Keep Wales Tidy to raise awareness of environmental protection and how we can all play our part.

“We know that climate change is going to have a massive impact on the way we all live our lives, but if individuals take small steps to live more sustainably, and if politicians take action and support local initiatives, we can help by doing our bit.

“I’m encouraging everyone to make a Promise for the Planet and support Earth Hour on the night by switching off at 8.30pm on Saturday 24 March.”