March 21 : ‘Global Shading Day'
Press release
Global Shading Day 2025: A Must-Attend Event and a New Website to Learn and Act
Brussels, January 2025 - Save the date: March 21, 2025! The third edition of Global Shading Day promises to be more impactful than ever. This year, the European Solar Shading Organization (ES-SO) is taking a major step forward by launching a dedicated website: www.globalshadingday.com.
Designed as a reference platform, this website centralizes essential information about the initiative:
- Presentation of participating countries
- Highlights of local events
- Resources and advice for businesses, policymakers, and individuals looking to engage in smarter cooling solutions
The goal? To raise awareness, inform, and encourage action in favor of solar protection— a key issue for a more sustainable habitat.
A Growing Movement
Since its creation, Global Shading Day has mobilized new participants across Europe and beyond each year. As the initiative grows, it highlights the importance of solar protection as an effective solution to combat rising temperatures and reduce energy consumption.
Ann Van Eycken, ES-SO's Secretary-General, emphasizes the ambition of this new edition:
"In 2025, we want to expand Global Shading Day even further by involving more stakeholders and amplifying our message digitally. The launch of globalshadingday.com is a major step in promoting more resilient buildings to face climate challenges."
March 21, 2025: Save Energy, Increase Comfort, Protect the Planet
With extreme climate events and increasing energy demands, solar protection appears as a simple, effective, and accessible solution:
- Passive cooling: By naturally regulating heat and light, it reduces air conditioning use and saves energy.
- Comfort and well-being: It creates a pleasant indoor environment, limits glare, and improves concentration and productivity.
- Sustainable commitment: By decreasing air conditioning needs, it plays a key role in reducing CO₂ emissions and achieving climate goals.
Join the Movement!
Global Shading Day 2025 is more than just an event—it's a call to action. Businesses, architects, engineers, communities, and individuals can all contribute to integrating solar protection into their projects and daily lives.
Visit www.globalshadingday.com to explore local initiatives, find useful resources, and spread awareness of the importance of solar protection.
Organize an event, share your experiences, and together let's promote a more responsible approach to thermal comfort.
Learn more: www.globalshadingday.com