In Zimbabwe on 30 March 2019, at least 200 trees were planted in Highfield, Harare to mark the day. WWF, Forestry Commission and Friends of the Environment also organised a walkathon that brought together children from four schools in Highfield.

Born in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour has grown to become the world's largest grassroots movement for the environment, inspiring individuals, communities, businesses and organizations in more than 180 countries and territories to take tangible climate action for over a decade.

More recently, Earth Hour has focused on raising awareness and inspiring conversations on why nature matters. The movement recognizes the role of individuals in creating solutions to the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges and harnesses the collective power of its millions of supporters to build a sustainable future for all.