Earth hour sparks a movement: Regeneration through collective action

Ravi Singh, Secretary-General and CEO of WWF-India, brings decades of experience and passion to the forefront of India's environmental movement.

- MURTAZA ALI KHAN

Ravi Singh, Secretary-General and CEO of WWF-India, brings decades of experience and passion to the forefront of India's environmental movement. Singh has been involved in conservation since 1976 and now leads the country's largest conservation organization. His wide-ranging interests—from high-altitude trekking and photography to Indian history and Western classical music—inform his holistic approach to nature and sustainability. In an exclusive conversation with The Sunday Guardian, he reflects upon Earth Hour, the urgent need for water conservation, and how everyday citizens are key to driving lasting environmental change.

According to Singh, Earth Hour is far more than a symbolic act of switching off lights. "It's an endeavor to reflect, engage, and take meaningful steps toward addressing the twin challenges of climate change and water conservation," he explains. "Climate and water are deeply intertwined. Both are central to our work, and this year we wanted to link them meaningfully—not just symbolically, but through real voices and real stories."

As Earth Hour 2025 captured imaginations across continents, a powerful wave of awareness and action swept through the Indian subcontinent. In Delhi and cities across the country, citizens, institutions, and government bodies came together in collective purpose. For the first time, the event in Delhi spanned two days, featuring film screenings, interactive panels, and workshops.