The run was launched together with a nationwide energy-saving campaign in response to Earth Hour 2025 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) as part of the National Programme on Energy Efficiency (2019-2030) on Tran Nhan Tong pedestrian street, Hai Ba Trung district.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long emphasised that a series of activities will be held throughout March 2025 in support of Earth Hour, including the running event, an online contest about economical and efficient use of energy, and a call on community and businesses to switch off lights from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on March 22.

He stressed that the initiative aims to inspire a widespread movement beyond just saving electricity. It promotes sustainable energy production, greater adoption of renewable energy and energy-efficient products and technologies.

Kristina Buende, head of cooperation at the EU Delegation to Vietnam, reiterated the importance of energy efficiency and renewable energy as essential solutions for a sustainable energy supply and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

As the EU and Vietnam share a strong commitment to the green transition and circular economy, she expressed her belief that Vietnam will achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2050.

According to organisers, participants engage in the run through two formats: an offline 5km race in Hanoi and an online race via the 84RACE and Strava apps from March 8-31.

Vietnam first joined the Earth Hour movement in 2009. Over the past 15 years, public awareness of energy conservation, environmental protection, and climate action has significantly increased.

Vietnam plans various activities in response to Earth Hour 2024

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade has sent a document to People's Committees in various cities and provinces nationwide and to Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) on implementing activities to respond to the Earth Hour Campaign 2024.