Earth Hour 2014 Summary July 2014 | Page 18

1.4 / WHAT MAKES EARTH HOUR UNIQUE ENGAGING WWF started Earth Hour to engage a mass audience to stand behind environmental issues. MESSAGING We have proven that people do, and will, care about protecting the planet if the message is communicated in a way that is positive, hopeful and inspirational. POSITIVE From the beginning, it was decided that Earth Hour would run on hope and not fear. Earth Hour should never appear to be aggressive or use scare tactics in communication. CELEBRATION Earth Hour is a symbolic celebration. It is a street party, not a street protest.