Actress Dia Mirza appointed as the UNEP Goodwill Ambassador
Bollywood Actress-producer Dia Mirza has been appointed as the UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador for India. Dia is also the brand ambassador for the Wildlife Trust of India. She will take up the role to raising awareness and seeking solutions for environmental issues that the world, and India in particular, faces, read a statement on Thursday. “I feel honoured and inspired by this opportunity to work with UN Environment to protect the environment and promote sustainable development. Environmental issues will be the defining challenge of this era, and I am committed to helping the UN as a Goodwill Ambassador to do everything I can to provide a better future,” said Dia. “Together, we will continue working towards conservation of nature, tackling climate change and inspiring people to live more sustainably.” She added. “I am delighted to have Dia join UN Environment as a Goodwill Ambassador. India faces many challenges, in particular the air pollution that is choking many of its cities. “Dia’s influence can help to turn the situation around and create a healthy future for Indians and their environment,” said Erik Solheim, UN Environment head. -PTC News
