Dia Mirza On The Diminishing Population Of The Snow Leopard: “They Are A Precious Gift From Nature”

“Snow leopards denote the health of the ecosystem,’ said actor-producer and climate changemaker Dia Mirza as she discussed the imminent dangers faced by the endangered cat in a 24-hour, virtual global initiative.

The event was organised by The Snow Leopard Trust. Dia, who is also Advocate of the Secretary General’s of the United Nations for SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and a UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador, conferred with wildlife experts and conservationists about science and community-based measures.

Addressing the diminishing population of the snow leopard, Dia said, “Snow leopards are the icons of mountain ecosystems. They are a precious gift from nature that we all must cherish but since they don’t have a voice or a vote, we must reach out and encourage people to contribute what they can towards their protection. We must ensure that policy-makers start engaging with conservation issues. We can’t pretend all is well. This cat is endangered, and it faces an array of threats. But the snow leopard still has a chance if we act in time. Snow Leopard’s are the thermometer for Climate Change as they are also the thermometer of the mountains. Saving and protecting them and their habitats ensures the health and survival of millions of lives connected to the mountain ecosystems that feed countless rivers. Also 13 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are addressed by addressing snow leopard conservation. This indicates how intrinsically human lives are connected with this majestic iconic species. They denote the health of the entire ecosystem.”