Actress-producer Dia Mirza has been appointed UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador for India and congratulatory messages have started pouring in for the actress. Those who have been following Dia on social media, will know that Dia is extremely passionate about nature and environment. Her contribution to various events that promote environment conservation is noteworthy.
Dia, who is also the brand ambassador for the Wildlife Trust of India, will take up the role to add more weight to her work on raising awareness and seeking solutions for environmental issues that the world, and India in particular. "I feel honoured and inspired by this opportunity to work with UN Environment to protect the environment and promote sustainable development,” said Dia Mirza while talking to a section of the media.
Bollywood celebs like Diana Penty, Shabana Azmi, Shraddha Kapoor and Kabir Bedi have expressed their happiness for Dia. Here’s what they have tweeted:
Wow! UN Environments Goodwill Ambassador for India! Congratulations! They definitely picked right! With you all the way @deespeak 💕
— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) November 30, 2017
Congratulations @deespeak for being appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador on Environment. They couldnt have chosen better. So proud of you pic.twitter.com/3ZQnAqcGZD
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) November 30, 2017
As a Goodwill Ambassador, Dia will work with the UN to further spread the message on priority areas including clean air, clean seas, wildlife protection and climate change.
Huge congrats Dia! You will be the best UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador because you have always been a great spokesperson for the environment. Great news! https://t.co/XRG3QcAzWJ
— KABIR BEDI (@iKabirBedi) November 30, 2017
"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. She added, "Together, we will continue working towards conservation of nature, tackling climate change and inspiring people to live more sustainably."
Woohooo!! Superb news, D 👏😘 We couldn’t be in better hands ❤️ https://t.co/eGOc0XrKwY
— Diana Penty (@DianaPenty) November 30, 2017
"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.