In less than 12 hours, Earth Hour is to begin with a lot of houses and businesses nationwide expected to switch off their lights for one hour between 8-9 o'clock tonight in support of global action on climate change.

The Fiji Electricity Authority has clarified, the main power supply will not be switched off during this hour, however people are expected to use their own initiative to conserve energy and electricity and switch off unnecessary lights.

Organizers, the WWF said conserving energy is not just for Earth Hour but it is an initiative to get people thinking about their support on climate change in their everyday lives.

Also, two major companies, Telecom Fiji Limited and Air Pacific Limited have pledged their support towards the Earth Hour initiative.

TFL CEO Taito Tabaleka said their support is an extension of TFL's internal energy savings drive and a reflection of the Company's commitment to reducing global warming through energy saving.

Air Pacific CEO John Campbell said they are willing to join the initiative adding lights and computer monitors will be turned off in their head office and regional offices, where it doesn't impact on operational safety and service.

Taking part will be individual households, business houses, government ministries and a lot of individuals. The initiative is to help reduce carbon emissions globally.