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Bolivia se moviliza en 52 ciudades y municipios, dedicando más de 66 mil horas a la protección del agua en la Hora del Planeta 2025
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Santa Cruz, marzo de 2025.- El pasado sábado 22 de marzo, Bolivia se sumó con fuerza a la 19.ª edición de la Hora del Planeta, logrando una movilización sin precedentes en 52 lugares (ciudades y municipios) del país. Más de 24 mil personas participaron activamente en diversas acciones en favor del planeta, con un enfoque especial en la protección del agua, el recurso vital que este año fue el eje central de la campaña.
Santa Cruz, marzo de 2025.- El pasado sábado 22 de marzo, Bolivia se sumó con fuerza a la 19.ª edición de la Hora del Planeta, logrando una movilización sin precedentes en 52 lugares (ciudades y municipios) del país. Más de 24 mil personas participaron activamente en diversas acciones en favor del planeta, con un enfoque especial en la protección del agua, el recurso vital que este año fue el eje central de la campaña.
Con un apagón simbólico que recorrió desde el norte de Bolivia en Pando, hasta el extremo sur en Tarija, pasando por todos los departamentos del país, Bolivia reafirmó su compromiso con la sostenibilidad y la acción climática. Con el apoyo de BNB, Bagó, Empacar, Unifranz y en colaboración con la Plataforma Boliviana de Acción frente al Cambio Climático (PBACC) y los Scouts de Bolivia, la Hora del Planeta 2025 trascendió el acto de apagar las luces. Miles de personas se unieron en una ola de compromiso y esperanza por el planeta, transformando la Hora del Planeta en un movimiento vivo de acción y conciencia.
En total, a través de las distintas actividades realizadas en todo el país, Bolivia sumó más de 66 mil horas dedicadas a la protección del planeta. Con manos que limpiaron ríos y lagunas, mentes que aprendieron en talleres sobre gestión del agua y corazones que latieron al ritmo de caminatas, carreras pedestres y desfiles ecológicos, cada actividad fue un recordatorio del poder de la comunidad. Ferias ambientales, concursos y noches de cine verde inspiraron a nuevas generaciones, reforzando el mensaje de que proteger el agua es proteger la vida misma.
En total, a través de las distintas actividades realizadas en todo el país, Bolivia sumó más de 66 mil horas dedicadas a la protección del planeta. Con manos que limpiaron ríos y lagunas, mentes que aprendieron en talleres sobre gestión del agua y corazones que latieron al ritmo de caminatas, carreras pedestres y desfiles ecológicos, cada actividad fue un recordatorio del poder de la comunidad. Ferias ambientales, concursos y noches de cine verde inspiraron a nuevas generaciones, reforzando el mensaje de que proteger el agua es proteger la vida misma.
El mensaje de esta edición fue claro: estamos alcanzando puntos críticos en la crisis climática, y el agua es uno de los recursos más afectados. En un contexto donde Bolivia enfrenta desafíos crecientes como sequías prolongadas e inundaciones en otros sectores, la participación activa en la Hora del Planeta representó un acto de solidaridad y responsabilidad colectiva.
"Este tipo de evento ayuda a construir una sociedad más sensible en temas ambientales", destacó Mauricio Mendez, Coordinador General de la Sociedad Boliviana de Derecho Ambiental (SBDA).
Desde diferentes regiones del país, los testimonios reflejan la importancia de esta iniciativa. En Roboré, por ejemplo, "el mayor logro fue que por primera vez lideresas de las comunidades indígenas participaron de este evento", señaló Nardy Velasco, Cacique mayor de la Central Indígena Chiquitana Amanecer Roboré (CICHAR).
En la ciudad de Cochabamba, “Se reunió a más de 25 organizaciones, colectivos juveniles e instituciones que trabajan en favor del agua, para difundir información e invitar a la población a adoptar buenos hábitos que nos permitan vivir en armonía con la naturaleza", explicó Raquel Cabrera, Oficial de Gestión Ambiental de WWF Bolivia.
Por su parte, en Yacuiba, Romina Coa, de la Plataforma Bolivia Frente al Cambio Climático (PBACC), resaltó que "cada acto por más pequeño que sea repercute a gran escala. Demos el ejemplo de que actuando hoy lograremos cambios significativos en la preservación de nuestro entorno".
En San Javier, la participación también fue significativa. "Se logró motivar, concientizar y hacer partícipes a los estudiantes y al pueblo en general sobre la importancia y el cuidado que debemos brindarle a nuestra madre tierra", compartió Yessica Añez, voluntaria en San Javier. En La Paz, Diego Maldonado, de Masa Crítica, recordó la importancia de la constancia: "Es importante que cada día realicemos acciones a favor del medio ambiente por nuestro bien y el de las próximas generaciones".
Los jóvenes, el motor de la Hora del Planeta, demuestran un compromiso creciente con la protección del medio ambiente. "Participar en el evento desde niña con los scouts, hasta ahora con la Comunidad Juvenil Bolivia, es muy emotivo y se ve cómo la juventud va desarrollando mayor compromiso. Ver llenas las ferias ambientales de grupos de jóvenes con el mismo objetivo de realizar acciones a favor del medio ambiente es esperanzador", mencionó Isabel Núñez, de la Comunidad Juvenil Bolivia.
El impacto global de la Hora del Planeta 2025 también fue significativo, con cerca de 3 millones de horas donadas al planeta en más de 118 países y territorios. Edificios emblemáticos de todo el mundo apagaron sus luces en solidaridad, recordando que la acción colectiva es fundamental para enfrentar la crisis climática.
En Bolivia, el apagón simbólico de la Hora del Planeta se hizo visible en edificios icónicos y templos religiosos de todo el país. Las plantas industriales de Soboce en Warnes y Viacha, la emblemática Manzana 40 en Santa Cruz y numerosas iglesias en distintos municipios apagaron sus luces en un poderoso gesto de compromiso con el planeta. Esta acción reflejó la unión de diversos sectores en un llamado colectivo a la conciencia y la acción climática, recordando que cada pequeño esfuerzo suma en la protección de nuestro hogar común.
Alfonso Llobet, Representante País a.i. de WWF Bolivia, destacó la magnitud del evento en el país: "Tuvimos una gran convocatoria con la participación de muchas personas, jóvenes e instituciones. Esto demuestra que cada vez más gente está convencida de que juntos podemos generar un cambio real en nuestra relación con el planeta. Es absolutamente inspirador".
Mirando hacia el futuro, la Hora del Planeta 2026 ya está en el horizonte. La próxima edición, programada para el 28 de marzo de 2026, busca ampliar el alcance del movimiento y fortalecer el compromiso de la sociedad con la protección del planeta.
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Bolivia mobilizes in 52 cities and municipalities, dedicating more than 66,000 hours to water protection in Earth Hour 2025
Santa Cruz, March 2025.- On march 22, Bolivia joined the 19th edition of Earth Hour, achieving an unprecedented mobilization in 52 places (cities and municipalities) in the country. More than 24 thousand people actively participated in various actions in favor of the planet, with a special focus on the protection of water, the vital resource that this year was the central focus of the campaign.
With a symbolic blackout that traveled from the north of Bolivia in Pando to the extreme south in Tarija, passing through all the country's departments, Bolivia reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and climate action. With the support of BNB, Bagó, Empacar, Unifranz and in collaboration with the Plataforma Boliviana de Acción frente al Cambio Climático (PBACC) and the Scouts of Bolivia, Earth Hour 2025 transcended the act of turning off the lights. Thousands of people joined in a wave of commitment and hope for the planet, transforming Earth Hour into a living movement of action and awareness.
In total, through the different activities carried out throughout the country, Bolivia spent more than 66 thousand hours dedicated to protecting the planet. With hands that cleaned rivers and lagoons, minds that learned in workshops on water management and hearts that beat to the rhythm of walks, foot races and ecological parades, each activity was a reminder of the power of the community. Environmental fairs, contests and green movie nights inspired new generations, reinforcing the message that protecting water is protecting life itself.
The message of this edition was clear: we are reaching critical points in the climate crisis, and water is one of the most affected resources. In a context where Bolivia faces growing challenges such as prolonged droughts and floods in other sectors, active participation in Earth Hour represented an act of solidarity and collective responsibility.
“This type of event helps to build a more environmentally sensitive society” said Mauricio Mendez, General Coordinator of the Bolivian Society of Environmental Law (SBDA).
Testimonies from different regions of the country reflect the importance of this initiative. In Roboré, for example, “the greatest achievement was that for the first time women leaders from indigenous communities participated in this event” said Nardy Velasco, Chief of the Central Indígena Chiquitana Amanecer Roboré (CICHAR).
In the city of Cochabamba, “More than 25 organizations, youth groups and institutions that work in favor of water were brought together to disseminate information and invite the population to adopt good habits that allow us to live in harmony with nature” explained Raquel Cabrera, Environmental Management Officer of WWF Bolivia.
Meanwhile, in Yacuiba, Romina Coa, from the Bolivia Platform Against Climate Change (PBACC), stressed that “every act, no matter how small, has repercussions on a large scale. Let us set an example that by acting today we will achieve significant changes in the preservation of our environment”.
In San Javier, participation was also significant. “We were able to motivate, raise awareness and involve the students and the people in general about the importance and care that we must give to our mother earth,” said Yessica Añez, a volunteer in San Javier. In La Paz, Diego Maldonado, from Masa Crítica, recalled the importance of perseverance: “It is important that every day we take action in favor of the environment for our sake and that of future generations”.
Young people, the driving force behind Earth Hour, demonstrate a growing commitment to protecting the environment. “Participating in the event since I was a child with the scouts, until now with the Bolivia Youth Community, is very emotional and we see how young people are developing greater commitment. Seeing the environmental fairs filled with groups of young people with the same objective of carrying out actions in favor of the environment is encouraging” said Isabel Núñez, from the Bolivia Youth Community.
The global impact of Earth Hour 2025 was also significant, with nearly 3 million hours donated to the planet in more than 118 countries and territories. Landmark buildings around the world turned off their lights in solidarity, reminding us that collective action is essential to address the climate crisis.
In Bolivia, the symbolic Earth Hour blackout was visible in iconic buildings and religious temples across the country. Soboce's industrial plants in Warnes and Viacha, the emblematic Manzana 40 in Santa Cruz and numerous churches in different municipalities turned off their lights in a powerful gesture of commitment to the planet. This action reflected the union of diverse sectors in a collective call for climate awareness and action, remembering that every small effort adds up to the protection of our common home.
Alfonso Llobet, Country Representative a.i. of WWF-Bolivia, highlighted the magnitude of the event in the country: “We had a great turnout with the participation of many people, young people and institutions. This shows that more and more people are convinced that together we can generate a real change in our relationship with the planet. It is absolutely inspiring”.
Looking ahead, Earth Hour 2026 is already on the horizon. The next edition, scheduled for March 28, 2026, seeks to expand the reach of the movement and strengthen society's commitment to protecting the planet.
With a symbolic blackout that traveled from the north of Bolivia in Pando to the extreme south in Tarija, passing through all the country's departments, Bolivia reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and climate action. With the support of BNB, Bagó, Empacar, Unifranz and in collaboration with the Plataforma Boliviana de Acción frente al Cambio Climático (PBACC) and the Scouts of Bolivia, Earth Hour 2025 transcended the act of turning off the lights. Thousands of people joined in a wave of commitment and hope for the planet, transforming Earth Hour into a living movement of action and awareness.
In total, through the different activities carried out throughout the country, Bolivia spent more than 66 thousand hours dedicated to protecting the planet. With hands that cleaned rivers and lagoons, minds that learned in workshops on water management and hearts that beat to the rhythm of walks, foot races and ecological parades, each activity was a reminder of the power of the community. Environmental fairs, contests and green movie nights inspired new generations, reinforcing the message that protecting water is protecting life itself.
The message of this edition was clear: we are reaching critical points in the climate crisis, and water is one of the most affected resources. In a context where Bolivia faces growing challenges such as prolonged droughts and floods in other sectors, active participation in Earth Hour represented an act of solidarity and collective responsibility.
“This type of event helps to build a more environmentally sensitive society” said Mauricio Mendez, General Coordinator of the Bolivian Society of Environmental Law (SBDA).
Testimonies from different regions of the country reflect the importance of this initiative. In Roboré, for example, “the greatest achievement was that for the first time women leaders from indigenous communities participated in this event” said Nardy Velasco, Chief of the Central Indígena Chiquitana Amanecer Roboré (CICHAR).
In the city of Cochabamba, “More than 25 organizations, youth groups and institutions that work in favor of water were brought together to disseminate information and invite the population to adopt good habits that allow us to live in harmony with nature” explained Raquel Cabrera, Environmental Management Officer of WWF Bolivia.
Meanwhile, in Yacuiba, Romina Coa, from the Bolivia Platform Against Climate Change (PBACC), stressed that “every act, no matter how small, has repercussions on a large scale. Let us set an example that by acting today we will achieve significant changes in the preservation of our environment”.
In San Javier, participation was also significant. “We were able to motivate, raise awareness and involve the students and the people in general about the importance and care that we must give to our mother earth,” said Yessica Añez, a volunteer in San Javier. In La Paz, Diego Maldonado, from Masa Crítica, recalled the importance of perseverance: “It is important that every day we take action in favor of the environment for our sake and that of future generations”.
Young people, the driving force behind Earth Hour, demonstrate a growing commitment to protecting the environment. “Participating in the event since I was a child with the scouts, until now with the Bolivia Youth Community, is very emotional and we see how young people are developing greater commitment. Seeing the environmental fairs filled with groups of young people with the same objective of carrying out actions in favor of the environment is encouraging” said Isabel Núñez, from the Bolivia Youth Community.
The global impact of Earth Hour 2025 was also significant, with nearly 3 million hours donated to the planet in more than 118 countries and territories. Landmark buildings around the world turned off their lights in solidarity, reminding us that collective action is essential to address the climate crisis.
In Bolivia, the symbolic Earth Hour blackout was visible in iconic buildings and religious temples across the country. Soboce's industrial plants in Warnes and Viacha, the emblematic Manzana 40 in Santa Cruz and numerous churches in different municipalities turned off their lights in a powerful gesture of commitment to the planet. This action reflected the union of diverse sectors in a collective call for climate awareness and action, remembering that every small effort adds up to the protection of our common home.
Alfonso Llobet, Country Representative a.i. of WWF-Bolivia, highlighted the magnitude of the event in the country: “We had a great turnout with the participation of many people, young people and institutions. This shows that more and more people are convinced that together we can generate a real change in our relationship with the planet. It is absolutely inspiring”.
Looking ahead, Earth Hour 2026 is already on the horizon. The next edition, scheduled for March 28, 2026, seeks to expand the reach of the movement and strengthen society's commitment to protecting the planet.
© GAM San Javier
Hora del Planeta 2025 en Bolivia