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Cletus Joseph<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Executive Director of the National Development Foundation of Dominica (NDFD), Cletus Joseph, said this year the foundation will continue its journey to encourage others to join in its Earth Hour 2026 journey.<\/p>\n

He made the statement while delivering remarks during a press conference this week.<\/p>\n

Earth Hour, observed annually on the final Saturday of March, originated as a symbolic event where individuals and organizations turn off their lights to show support for environmental sustainability. Over the years, it has expanded into one of the largest grassroots movements worldwide, inspiring countless participants to dedicate an hour to activities that positively impact the planet.<\/p>\n

Since taking charge of Earth Hour activities in Dominica in 2021, NDFD has shifted the focus from mere symbolism to actionable projects, explained a release from the group. Through organized community clean-ups, youth awareness programs, educational outreach, and collaborations with civil society groups, the Foundation says it has consistently promoted eco-friendly practices and environmental responsibility across the island.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe importance of bringing a board and one of our main activities will be the inclusion of the secondary school students,\u201d Joseph said. \u201c Part of the activities we will be again \u00a0pursuing is that of the use of technology and how we can use it to foster and to advance our own…encouraging these young persons to be creative with their minds and their words and their hands and their techniques and technologies that they can use to help develop the future and to get involved in community activities that can benefit themselves now and later on as they move on in life.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0He went on to state that one of the\u00a0\u00a0important things\u00a0the NDFD is\u00a0looking at in the long term\u00a0is to see how these young persons of school age will contribute to the future of having an Earth\u00a0Hour.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to the greater community joining\u00a0us…,\u00a0\u201c Joseph asserted.<\/p>\n

He said the\u00a0\u00a0NDFD will continue to work with the inclusion of green innovations, not just in our activities but also through the Green Innovations Summit that the foundation will host every year, which encourages entrepreneurs to green their enterprises and to help develop it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have these persons to develop through a series of trainings,\u201d he said. \u201cWe also \u00a0continue to advance our green loans to \u00a0small business owners who \u00a0want to ensure that their businesses \u00a0are sustainable in terms of the profits that they can derive by implementing green strategies \u00a0in terms of ensuring that they contribute positively through the use of these technologies in the overall \u00a0operations of the businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Donald Bercasio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While delivering the context behind the NDFD Earth Hour 2026, Donald Bercasio said the foundation launched its Pioneering Green Program as a decisive step toward embedding sustainability within enterprise development.<\/p>\n

He explained that the same launch introduced NDFD\u2019s Green Loan Facility, designed to finance energy efficiency, \u00a0renewable systems, \u00a0waste reduction, and climate-resilient technologies.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, he said it was also in that moment that NDFD formally assumed leadership of Dominica’s official Earth Hour observance, \u00a0aligning with the global \u00a0WWF-led movement.<\/p>\n

“That first year, streaming through our digital platforms symbolized more than switching off lights.\u00a0 It represented the integration of environmental advocacy with practical business support,\u201d Bercasio explained. \u201cIt also served as \u00a0the launch pad of our inaugural Green Innovation Summit.\u201d<\/p>\n

And according to him, in 2022, despite pandemic-era constraints, the NDFD strengthened this commitment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hosted a live, streamed national discussion on climate action, led tree planting initiatives, and coordinated lights off participation with institutional partner\u2026,\u201d he stated. It was also a demonstration that sustainability leadership does not pause during challenging times.\u00a0 Then, in 2023, \u00a0we witnessed a particular historic milestone.\u00a0 The state house, \u00a0the official residence \u00a0of our president, joined \u00a0the Global Earth Hour moment \u00a0by switching off \u00a0its lights.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bercasio mentioned further that the\u00a0symbolic act placed Dominica alongside iconic international landmarks.<\/p>\n

\u201cA hybrid panel discussion on environmentally conscious solutions for small businesses further reinforced our role as a convener of sustainability dialogue,\u201d he revealed. \u201cAcross these first three years, Earth Hour evolved from a symbolic observance into a structured platform linking public awareness, small business development, green financing, and climate resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0He said in 2024 and 2025, the Foundation continued to build on these milestones, expanding public engagement, deepening partnerships, and strengthening the integration of Earth Hour within our broader sustainability agenda. It was also in that year, 2025, that WWF officially recognized NDFD for its contributions to the Earth Hour movement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat began as a symbolic observance has now matured into an established national platform for dialogue, \u00a0advocacy, and green enterprise promotion,\u201d he noted. \u201cAs we enter 2026, Earth Hour stands not merely as an annual event, \u00a0but as part of a sustained movement, \u00a0one that aligns climate awareness with practical financing solutions,\u00a0 innovation, and responsible business development. \u201c<\/p>\n

\u00a0Today, as the Foundation continues to advance this initiative with the support of its team and partners, \u00a0Bercasio said the NDFD reaffirms that Earth Hour is not merely 60 minutes of \u00a0darkness.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a reminder that sustainable development requires consistent leadership, innovation, and collective action,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n

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Demian Dumas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Business Support Specialist at NDFD, Demian Dumas, said Earth Hour has become a globally recognized moment of reflection and commitment.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere in Dominica, it also represents partnership, it represents institutions coming together, \u00a0communities standing together, \u00a0and young people stepping forward with ideas and energy,\u201d he said.\u00a0\u00a0\u201cToday signals the beginning of this year’s coordinated activities.\u00a0 It reflects collaboration, \u00a0planning, and a shared understanding that sustainable development \u00a0must include environmental stewardship at every level.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cWe are especially grateful to our partners, \u00a0educators, and media professionals \u00a0who continue to support initiatives that promote awareness \u00a0and responsible actions across the island.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Meanwhile, Public Relations Officer (PRO) Dominica Solid Waste Management\u00a0Corporartion<\/span> (DSWMC) Rhoda St John said since assuming leadership of\u00a0Earth Hour activities in 2021, NDFD has transformed the observance in Dominica from a symbolic gesture into a platform for tangible impact.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough coordinated community cleanups, youth sensitization campaigns, educational outreach, and strategic partnerships with civil society organizations, \u00a0the foundation has consistently promoted responsibility and sustainable practices across the island,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

She noted that for 2026, \u00a0the global campaign will be executed under the theme: ’60 minutes for the planet’.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis theme emphasizes that meaningful change can be achieved with a single \u00a0intentional goal, \u00a0whether through planting trees, \u00a0reducing waste, conserving energy, \u00a0educating others, or restoring community spaces, every action contributes resilience \u00a0and protecting Dominica’s natural environment,\u201d St John explained.<\/p>\n

\u00a0In partnership with the DSWMC, the NDFD will implement a structured three-tiered school engagement initiative designed to mobilize students at every educational level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Executive Director of the National Development Foundation of Dominica (NDFD), Cletus Joseph, said this year the foundation will continue its journey to encourage others to join in its Earth Hour 2026 journey. 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