The Environment Society of Oman (ESO) announced their annual Earth Hour event during a press conference held at Crowne Plaza, as part of the organization’s efforts to mark Earth Hour in Oman on March 24, 2018 from 08.30 – 09.30 pm. The global theme this year is #Connect2Earth which focuses on raising awareness about global biodiversity and its importance to ecosystems. In line with the global theme, this year’s event will focus on the 
Arabian Sea Humpback Whales and through a new collaboration with Xcape Muscat, will hold a scavenger hunt with environmental clues and information, at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bousher. The Environment Society of Oman is inviting everyone in Oman to switch off and join in observing Earth Hour 2018. All individuals and companies interested in participating can take the pledge or find out more information on www.omanearthour.org
About Environment Society of Oman (ESO)
The Environment Society of Oman was founded in March 2004 by Omanis representing different regions and many different professional backgrounds. The Society is the first of its kind in Oman and works by promoting conservation and environmental awareness in all sectors of society. In February 2009 ESO was accepted as a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and was chosen to represent environmental organizations from West Asia at UNEP. In June 2012, ESO attended the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (called the Rio+20) in Rio de Janeiro as an officially accredited NGO as per the UN General Assembly’s decision (A/66/L/44).