Dia Mirza is an environmental advocate who also deservedly holds the position of UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador and United Nations Secretary-General’s Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals. She is also the voice of environmental and wildlife conservation in India. As an actor, Dia believes that the creative arts, cinema documentaries and photography are powerful tools for social change and conservation. This is why she uses every platform available to her to reignite and strengthen the relationship between humans and nature.
On the occasion of World Earth Day, ETimes sat down with the actress for a freewheeling chat where she opened up about what prompted her to become a warrior for Mother Earth, her idea behind opting for a sustainable wedding, setting the right example for her children and more. Excerpts...
