Bengaluru set to celebrate the convergence of Earth Hour and UN World Water Day on March 22

“Earth Day celebrations have already started in Bengaluru, with campaigns at various colleges such as St. Josephs, and Christ University where life-size elephants made from the invasive species, Lantana Camera, have been travelling to spread the message of conservation and coexistence, along with expert talks from WWF India and Ravi Chellam of Metastring Foundation,” said the release. 

The World Wide Fund for Nature- India (WWF-India) is celebrating the convergence of Earth Hour, 2025, with UN World Water Day this year on March 22, to emphasise the importance of collective action for the conservation of the planet and its precious water resources. In addition tobringing together millions to “switch off” and “create the biggest hour for earth” this year, WWF-India is inspiring individuals to#BeWaterWisein all aspects of their lives throughout the year.

This year, DiaMirza, Viswanathan Anand, Ranveer Brar, Sudarsan Pattnaik, Shantanu Moitra, Taba ChakeandRicky Kejare voicing their support for celebrating the Biggest Hour for Earth, said a release.

“Earth Day celebrations have already started in Bengaluru, with campaigns at various colleges such as St. Josephs, and Christ University where life-size elephants made from the invasive species, Lantana Camera, have been travelling to spread the message of conservation and coexistence, along with expert talks from WWF India and Ravi Chellam of Metastring Foundation,” said the release. 

Ryan Collective will be playing at the KSR Railway station in Majestic from 4-5 p.m. and from 6-7 p.m. on March 19, to spread “the message of nature, earth and love through music.”

WWF India and Karnataka Forest Department will hold The Earth Hour event, 2025,on March 22 from 7 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. at the newly declared Greater Hessarghatta Grassland Conservation Reserve to highlight the importance of nature and water conservation. The event will also showcase a series of activities like a nature trail, clean-up drive, interactive games on water and biodiversity and expers.

Ravi Singh, Secretary-General and CEO of WWF-India,said, “Every year, Earth Hour brings together millions of people across India – and around the world – in a symbolic act of switching off lights for the planet. This year, its alignment with World Water Day has given us an opportunity to drive collective action for water conservation.”