Dia Mirza

A tribute to our country on the eve of #IndependenceDay, an anthem showcasing our rich and unique #biodiversity! Watch, #MereDeshKiZameen our tribute to Incredible Wild 🇮🇳. #JaiHind youtu.be/5c2Fx3DluPs @wti_org_india @UMusicIndia @BornFreeEnt #ForeverWild #RightofPassage

Dear Mumbai, Thank you for showing up with so much love and kindness. Mumbaikars want development that does not come at the cost of LIFE. We want to protect our Mangroves. 🌳🌊 #SaveMangrovesSaveMumbai #ForNature #ClimateAction @mybmc @CMOMaharashtra

This #ThrowbackThursday, we go back to Mahatma Gandhi's historic Salt March, launched 96 years ago today. The protest showed the power of nonviolent resistance, inspiring movements for freedom, dignity, and human rights around the world. #HumanRightsForAll

On International Women’s Day, I join @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres in calling for gender equality. Women and girls are changing the world. It’s time to change the world for women and girls 🌏

🌍 #WSDS2026 | #Valedictory 🌿 The valedictory session of WSDS 2026, themed ‘Reflections, Resurgence, and Resolve for Our Common Future’, was held on 27th February 2026 at the Durbar Hall, Taj Palace. Opening the session, Mr Nitin Desai, Chairman, TERI, emphasized the urgency of the moment: “We need to look at the links between environment, development, and society through a lens of immediate action.” The event marked several significant milestones, including the unveiling of Vasundhara Magazine, an initiative of the @terischool Magazine Club, and the debut of the ‘Mission LiFE’ Youth Ambassador Programme. A central highlight of the evening was the unveiling of ‘The Politics of Sustainable Development’, a pioneering new book authored by Mr Nitin Desai and published by TERI. Adding a powerful perspective on individual action, Ms @PrachiShe, Founder, @cool_the_globe, shared: “Sustainability is a collective effort; when we unite citizens and believe in innovation, we move from isolation to global impact.” Ms @istschan, Deputy Resident Representative, @UNDP, added, “Climate action is not driven by policy and technology alone, but by people and the everyday choices that shape our collective future. This is the strength of Mission LiFE: it places sustainable living at the heart of the development agenda.” Mr Tanmay Kumar, Secretary, @moefcc, emphasized, “Climate change is no longer just an environmental debate. It has become the defining challenge of governance, security, and human well-being.” Ms @deespeak, @UNEP Goodwill Ambassador, gave a special address, noting, "We often treat nature as a weekend escape, but it is a fundamental human need. Whether we are fighting biodiversity loss or climate change, the solution starts with reconnection. Engaging with the natural world every day isn’t just for the few; it is essential for our children, our families, and our survival.” Ms @vnigamsinha, Co-Founder & Chairperson, Sustainability, @ReNewCorp, added, “Convening coalitions is only the first step; building action pathways is what truly matters. We have moved beyond the confines of discussion to a place where evidence meets empathy.” Dr Ash Pachauri, Co-Founder, @1popmovement, cautioned, “We measure carbon footprints and track our actions, but ultimately, the only footprint that truly matters is the difference we make for the people and the planet while we are here.” Dr @shaillykedia, Curator, WSDS, and Director, TERI, gave the summit report of WSDS 2026, which included more than 2,000 participants this year. Bringing the landmark silver jubilee edition to a close, @DrVibhaDhawan, Director General, TERI, gave the vote of thanks and concluded: “In the race against climate change, we have neither the time nor the money to work in silos. We need partners who act as mentors and co-developers, creating solutions that suit our unique requirements.” @UNDP_India | #WSDS2026 #Act4Earth #SustainableDevelopment #Parivartan #ViksitBharat2047 (1/3)

🌍 #WSDS2026 | #Day3 | #Valedictory 🌿 Ms @deespeak, @UNEP Goodwill Ambassador, gave a thought-provoking speech on the intersection of women, justice, and climate action. “Climate justice must be gender justice. Women currently make up only 22 percent of the global renewable energy workforce—a gap we must close if we want resilient societies. When we invest in women, we aren’t just supporting ‘victims’ of climate change; we are empowering the very leaders who transform grassroots economies through clean energy,” shared Ms Mirza. #WSDS2026 #Act4Earth #SustainableDevelopment #Parivartan #ViksitBharat2047

🌍 #PlenaryAnnouncement | #WSDS2026 🌿 Join us for the Valedictory: Reflections, Resurgence, and Resolve for Our Common Future at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 – Silver Jubilee Edition. 🗓️ February 27, 2026 🕛 02:30–04:00 PM (IST) For more information, visit 👉 wsds.teriin.org/2026/agenda-20… @moefcc | @deespeak | @istschan | @UNDP | @UNEP | @1popmovement | @PrachiShe | @cool_the_globe | @DrVibhaDhawan #WSDS2026 #Act4Earth #SustainableDevelopment #Parivartan #ViksitBharat2047

Enjoy #BlueSkies again today Mumbai 🦋 Dear Authorities, Thank you for the measures being implemented to reduce pollution and give us citizens a much needed respite with #CleanAir 🙏🏻 @mybmc @CMOMaharashtra

From Awareness to coordinated ACTION. Because partnerships will create solutions. #RightToLife #CleanAir #BeatPollution #MumbaiAirPollution #MumbaiForumForCleanAir #PublicHealth

Human rights are under full-scale attack around the world. It's happening in plain sight & often led by those with the greatest power. But human rights are not a slogan for good times. They are a duty at all times. We must stand up for them even when it is difficult & costly. Especially then.

Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection & Preservation of Trees Act, 1975 speaks about #Protection & #Preservation Science check: roots need air, water and living soil. Concrete blocks oxygen, prevents water from reaching roots and slowly kills the very trees we claim to protect. So when weakened trees later become “dangerous,” we cut them and say nature failed. Serious questions #PMC and #PCMC must answer: • Were tree health audits done before paving?
• Was root zone protection included in the design?
• Who monitors survival after “beautification”? Urban planning must protect living systems not just create a polished surface.

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Big push from the Supreme Court of India on Solid Waste Management Rules; • Flags uneven & poor compliance across states/UTs.
• Stresses that right to a clean & healthy environment flows from Article 21.
• Issues pan India directions ahead of April 1, 2026 rollout.
• Mandates strict source segregation & scientific waste processing.
• Fixes accountability of local bodies, district collectors & officials.
• Calls for penalties & prosecution for repeated violations. Clear message➡️policy on paper isn’t enough, implementation must match intent. Time for accountability, segregation at source & cleaner cities💙 Let’s continue to highlight violations tagging the relevant authorities. #WarOnWaste #KnowYourRights

This accident has happened ten mins before I came by this road This is nothing less than criminal negligence. Unless the engineers/ contractors/civil servants n politicians connected are not tried for criminal negligence; this kind of apathy will continue unabated

What idea of infrastructure do you support? One that kills, suffocates and destroys health and life? Or One that cares for and values life?

Is it normal to lose all sense of peace when all you read about is the number of trees that are being massacred in your home city? A snapshot of what is ongoing courtesy Google: 1. Aarey Colony (Goregaon)  •Context: Known as the "lungs of Mumbai," this 1,200-hectare area has faced consistent deforestation for metro projects. •Project: Mumbai Metro Line 3 car shed and allied, construction, and infrastructural development. •Impact: Over 2,100 trees were removed for the car shed, with ongoing legal battles over the felling of further trees, including 177+ trees for ramps and access roads.  2. Versova–Bhayandar Coastal Road (Western Suburbs)  •Context: The northern extension of the Coastal Road project, threatening mangrove-rich areas. •Location: Charkop, Gorai, Dahisar, and Versova. •Impact: The Bombay High Court permitted the felling/transplanting of over 45,000 mangrove trees for this project. •Specific Areas: Nana Nani Park at Seven Bungalows, Versova (184 trees to be felled, 164 transplanted).  3. Dindoshi Hills (Malad East) •Context: A 138-hectare green zone near Sanjay Gandhi National Park. •Impact: Threatened by private real estate developers, excavation, and urbanization, leading to the destruction of biodiversity, including karvy plants and wildlife.  4. Mumbai Metro Line 9 Depot (Mira-Bhayandar) •Context: Project connecting Andheri to Mira-Bhayandar. •Impact: Proposed removal of over 1,400 trees in the Dongri area for the car depot.  5. Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) •Context: Commercial business hub development. •Impact: Around 499 trees are affected for the construction of an elevated pod taxi service.  6. Metro Line 11 (Wadala to Gateway of India)  •Context: Underground metro project. •Impact: Expected to impact over 2,200 trees for station entry/exit points and ventilation shafts.  7. Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR)  •Context: A major project aimed at improving connectivity between eastern and western suburbs. •Impact: Requires substantial tree-cutting permissions to widen roads and construct tunnels, impacting green cover in the Goregaon-Mulund range.  8. Coastal Areas and Mangrove Belts •Locations: Mithi River, Mahim Creek, Malad Creek, and Thane Creek. •Impact: Continuous loss due to debris dumping, slum rehabilitation (SRA), and infrastructure projects.  9. Other Noted Areas •Sion Fort: Areas surrounding the heritage structure. •Hiranandani Helipad Hill (Ghatkopar):Continued pressure on remaining hill forests. •Royal Palms (Aarey): Continued real estate development.  Data from 2018–2023 showed that over 21,000 trees were cut in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), with the highest number of 5,584 trees cut in 2022 alone. While compensatory plantation is required, studies have shown a low survival rate (only 22% in some areas) of transplanted trees.  Also, compensatory afforestation is mostly carried out outside Mumbai, because there is “no open space” to plant within the city.

A rising tide of plastic pollution is contaminating land, sea and air and increasingly finding its way into our bodies as microplastics. UNEP is working with countries to tackle this threat and create a more circular economy which is good for both people and the planet. More in our Annual Report: unep.org/annualreport/

This is what gives me hope. Each of you, your generosity of spirit. Thank you for a wonderful session and your important questions. @Harvard @HarvardAsia

This is Mumbai. Skyline swallowed by smog.

Shaken and moved. Can’t wait to watch this movie. Thank you team #Assi One night changed her life forever. Can justice undo the damage? Trailer Out Now: linktr.ee/Assi_An_Urgent… #Assi - An urgent watch, only in cinemas from 20th Feb. @taapsee @anubhavsinha @_gauravsolanki #BhushanKumar #KrishanKumar @kani_kusruti #Revathy #manojpahwa #KumudMishra @Mdzeeshanayyub @naseeruddnshah #SupriyaPathak #SeemaBhargavaPahwa #rajendrasethi #jatingoswami #satyajitsharma #advikjaiswal #SagarRavindraShirgaonkar #DhrubDubey @ShivChanana @NeerajKalyan_24 @castingchhabra @TSeries @BenarasM

@themojostory So tragic 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Deepest condolences to her loved ones. Om Shanti

Shambhavi Pathak, who died in the Baramati Learjet crash along with four others including Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, was a trained pilot and flying instructor. An Air Force Bal Bharati School alumna, she completed pilot training in New Zealand, earned an aeronautics degree from the University of Mumbai, and held DGCA certifications.