Another feather in her cap

Calling her contribution as ‘greatly valued’, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has extended environmentalist and actor-producer Dia Mirza’s term as its National Goodwil Ambassador for another two years till the end of 2022. Underlining the critical role Dia has played in informing and inspiring stakeholders across society on environmental sustainability Dechen Tsering, Regional Director and Representative for Asia and the Pacific, UNEP, said, “Your contributions to World Environment Day, #BeatPlasticPollution, Circular Fashion and other UNEP campaigns and initiatives have helped broaden the scope and impact of our outreach. We look to you to continue to assist us in our advocacy efforts.”

Meanwhile, Dia said, “I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve as UNEP ambassador. My association with the United Nations Environment Programme has been an extraordinary learning curve. It has defined my purpose and I hope to continue to learn, and make a difference towards improving environmental consciousness. Now more than ever before we need to make every effort possible to act on climate, protect wildlife, biodiversity, and secure our natural resources.”