A Warm Welcome to Bengaluru
A new city, a garden house full of greenery, and a rainwater-harvesting system that showed how sustainability can live in the everyday.
Today marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter together. After arriving at the airport, we were filled with anticipation, curiosity and excitement for everything ahead. Although we were all tired from travelling, the energy of being in a new city kept our spirits high.
Our first destination was a beautiful garden house that immediately impressed us with its peaceful atmosphere and stunning greenery. The property is surrounded by a wide variety of plants and trees, creating a calm and refreshing environment. One of the most inspiring features was its rainwater harvesting system, which showed us how sustainable practices can be woven into everyday living.
I was inspired by how nature and innovation can work together to create a beautiful, eco-friendly space.
As a group, we enjoyed exploring the property, sharing our first impressions and learning more about environmental sustainability. This experience reminded us that small actions — such as conserving water — can have a meaningful impact on our communities. A memorable start to our Bengaluru chapter.
The voices behind this entry
3 students of the Leadership Collective 2026 cohort — a class of 50 from 15 countries exploring Climate & Cities across India. Portraits & profiles via 360plus.org.

Kyren Gonzalez
Chicago, USA
A youth advocate and poet from Chicago passionate about policy, mental health and climate justice.

Sibongile Chitha
Johannesburg, South Africa
A purpose-driven Grade 12 leader from Orange Farm devoted to youth empowerment and public speaking.

Vartika Sharma
New Delhi, India
A creative leader from New Delhi who blends art with environmental advocacy and upcycling.
