Actress Dia Mirza shared on social media that her six-year-old son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, is knowledgeable about flamingo migration patterns. Avyaan also grasps the significance of safeguarding mangrove ecosystems and questions the impact of their destruction. Dia posted images from a visit to the flamingo habitat in Airoli, Navi Mumbai, where children and activists raised awareness about mangrove conservation.
Dia mentioned that Avyaan comprehends why flamingos return annually, their stay duration, and the sanctity of the habitat. She emphasized the importance of preserving mangroves, highlighting their role in coastal protection, carbon storage, fisheries support, and biodiversity maintenance. Dia expressed concerns about the destruction of mangroves and the adverse effects on ecosystems, echoing Avyaan’s poignant query on the cruelty of deforestation.
The actress stressed that afforestation cannot fully compensate for the loss of mature ecosystems like mangroves. She emphasized that these ecosystems are not merely “services” but crucial life-support systems. Dia recounted Avyaan’s poignant question on the cruelty of destroying mangroves and its implications for the environment and future generations.
