Joining the prestigious list of UN Goodwill Ambassadors, Dia Mirza has been recognized by the United Nations for her contribution to environmental conservation. She has joined global celebrities like actress Li Binging, model Gisele Bundchen and actor Don Cheadle in the mission to save our planet.

As the United Nation Environment’s Goodwill Ambassador, she will be working, with the UN, to spread awareness on particular areas including clean air, clean seas, wildlife protection and climate change.

“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,” Dia said.  

Delighted on having Dia onboard, UN Environment head, Erik Solheim expressed his hopes of changing the rising levels of pollution in India. “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,” he said.

Even Shraddha Kapoor & Priyanka Chopra congratulated her and appreciated the decision taken by the UN in appointing her.

Shraddha on Twitter

Wow! UN Environments Goodwill Ambassador for India! Congratulations! They definitely picked right! With you all the way @deespeak 💕

PRIYANKA on Twitter

Congratulations @deespeak no one deserves it more. You care so much about the environment that’s it’s lovely to see! Much luck always https://t.co/dNMsmt0BWM

Dia will be leaving for Nairobi on Monday to take part in a panel discussion at the UN headquarters with ambassadors from all over the world. “I’m looking forward to meeting earth heroes who are being acknowledged from across the planet for their outstanding achievements in the fields of science and innovation. I know I will come back even more energised to help spread the message,” she said.

This is not the first time that Dia will be working for the betterment of the environment, she has contributed in the field of social change, spearheaded many pivotal environmental campaigns across India, and also worked for the conservation of wildlife.