Dia Mirza in conversation
Description: Climate science alone rarely changes minds. Stories and images do. Actor and former UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador for India Dia Mirza joins polar explorer and climate communicator Grace Cordsen to talk about making environmental change visible and personal. Their conversation runs from the forests and wildlife of India to the melting Arctic, and it closes on what anyone can do to help people care about the planet and act.
Speakers
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Dia MirzaAward-winning Actor, Green Entrepreneur, Founder of One India Stories, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador and UN SDG AdvocateDia Mirza
Award-winning Actor, Green Entrepreneur, Founder of One India Stories, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador and UN SDG Advocate
Dia Mirza is an award-winning Actor, Green Entrepreneur, Founder of One India Stories, UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador & United Nations Secretary-General's Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals. Dia has tirelessly leveraged her global platform to address diverse issues, including pollution, climate change, wildlife conservation, and gender rights. Her name in the BBC's 100 Women List in 2023 highlights her dual impact in the realms of entertainment and activism. Her journey as a constantly evolving actor, human being, and a powerful voice for sustainability has made her a trailblazer and a role model for many.
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Grace CordsenPolar Researcher & Science Communicator - PhD Candidate, Stanford UniversityGrace Cordsen
Polar Researcher & Science Communicator - PhD Candidate, Stanford University
Grace Cordsen is a PhD researcher at Stanford University studying how environmental governance, communication, and education can strengthen conservation outcomes in the polar regions. Her research explores the intersection of tourism, policy, and human behavior, with a particular focus on measuring whether experiences in Antarctica and the Arctic can inspire lasting environmental stewardship.
Alongside her research, Grace has spent years working in the field as an expedition leader, polar researcher, and science communicator. She has managed remote field operations in Antarctica, conducted research from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and collaborates with scientists, policymakers, Indigenous partners, and expedition operators to help bridge the gap between research and public engagement.
Grace is passionate about making complex environmental challenges accessible to broader audiences and developing practical approaches that connect scientific knowledge with meaningful action.