{"id":3425,"date":"2025-03-24T15:52:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T15:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3425"},"modified":"2025-03-24T15:52:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T15:52:03","slug":"brl-marks-earth-hour-with-conservation-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3425","title":{"rendered":"BRL marks Earth Hour with conservation initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRLearthour3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRLearthour3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRLearthour3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRLearthour3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRLearthour3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRLearthour3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a bid to promote environmental awareness, the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), nestled in Danum Valley, Lahad Datu, hosted a series of activities from March 15 to 22 in conjunction with Earth Hour 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative featured a candle-lighting ceremony as a symbolic gesture to highlight energy conservation, said BRL Chief Executive Officer Freddie Coleman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA tree-planting initiative was carried out as part of a long-term commitment to sustainability and environmental restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEducational talks focusing on nocturnal wildlife conservation were held, emphasising the importance of preserving habitats for creatures that thrive in the dark,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, an eco-documentary screening night showcased films on climate change, deforestation, and wildlife conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRLearthour1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRLearthour1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRLearthour1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRLearthour1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRLearthour1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRLearthour1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of its digital engagement, BRL launched a social media challenge, inviting visitors to capture and share their best nighttime photos taken at the lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe most captivating images will be featured on BRL\u2019s official social media platforms, with winners receiving exclusive BRL t-shirts,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The week-long event will culminate on March 22 with the observance of Earth Hour, during which all non-essential lights will be switched off for 60 minutes in a symbolic stand against climate change, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BRL encourages the public to take part in the activities and contribute to global sustainability efforts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a bid to promote environmental awareness, the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), nestled in Danum Valley, Lahad Datu, hosted a series of activities from March 15 to 22 in conjunction with Earth Hour 2025. 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