HÀ NỘI – Earth Hour 2025, themed "Green Transition – Green Future", kicked off at Hoàn Kiếm Lake on Saturday morning, drawing thousands of residents, organisations, and businesses in a show of solidarity.

This year’s event transformed into a community festival, fostering sustainable living practices and raising awareness about the importance of energy transition.

The Eartch Hour is kicked off. Photo courtesy of organisers

Vũ Chi Mai, representing the GIZ Energy Support Programme (ESP), remarked, "This is our fourth year supporting Earth Hour in Việt Nam. We aim to make energy efficiency a natural part of daily life and contribute to a green economy."

Lê Anh Thư, Vice Chairwoman of the Hoàn Kiếm District People's Committee, stressed the pressing need to combat climate change. She highlighted that the district successfully saved 15.4 million kWh of electricity in 2024 and is committed to reducing consumption by an additional 2.2 per cent in 2025.

The event showcased engaging interactive activities, such as a solar-powered Hà Nội balcony model and a cycling challenge where participants generated electricity to charge phones and illuminate the "I am for Net-Zero" LED board.

Students from Hà Nội’s universities invigorated the audience with a lively flashmob, inspiring environmental responsibility and collective action.

Phạm Thế Dũng, Deputy Head of the State Agency for Technology Innovation, emphasized that even the smallest actions contribute to the green transition, fostering sustainable development and enhancing national competitiveness.

Trần Việt Nguyên from Việt Nam Electricity urged the public to conserve energy, especially during peak summer months.

Students introduce green solutions at the event.

The event, organised by the Hà Nội Department of Industry, the State Agency for Technology Innovation, and AT Media, was supported by GIZ and the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP).

Nguyễn Ngọc Thúy, National Coordinator of ETP, stated, "ETP is committed to supporting Việt Nam in raising public awareness on green transition and sustainable development.

The strong public engagement in Earth Hour each year demonstrates the power of collective action. ETP is currently leading a local campaign to raise awareness of the just energy transition among Vietnamese communities."

With thousands of participants, Earth Hour 2025 highlighted the critical importance of energy conservation and environmental protection, inspiring ongoing efforts toward building a sustainable future. VNS