International Day for Biological Diversity: Dia Mirza urges people to protect biodiversity

An avid supporter of wildlife and an environmentalist, Bollywood star Dia Mirza urged citizens to collectively recognize life on earth on International Day for Biological Diversity. A balance that Dia Mirza has focused on in her conversations on environmental and wildlife conservation in country. As an invisible virus engulfs globe, Dia reiterates that so much of what is happening to mankind bears unmistakable ties with nature and environment.

Dia Mirza urges people to recognise life on Earth amid pandemic

Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein actress took to her Twitter handle and shared a picture of Mor Earth and how it is home to a wide variety of species living on land and water. While captioning picture and requesting people to step up and join hands to protect biodiversity, she wrote, “This #BiodiversityDay let’s collectively recognize that all LIFE on Earth is connected. When we protect Biodiversity, we protect human health, peace, progress, culture, and all that secures our lives and wellbeing.”

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As per reports, according to United Nations, it has been estimated that around 25% of all animal and plant species are threatened with extinction globally. International Day for Biological Diversity is an effort and way to create conversations on importance of biodiversity and draw attention to biodiversity loss we are faced with. As entire world is struggling to defeat global pandemic, this day and its me emphasize hope, solidarity, and importance of working toger at all levels to build a future of life in harmony with nature.

According to official website of UN, me of day this year ‘Our solutions are in nature’ will cover 3 essential topics during week leading up to observance. On May 18 it will cover importance of kwledge and science; May 19-21 will raise awareness of importance of biodiversity; and finally, day of observance will issue a call to action. While re is a growing recognition that biological diversity is a global asset of tremendous value to future generations, number of species is being significantly reduced by certain human activities.  

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