COVID-19
pandemic
has
shaken
the
world
and
has
had
a
tremendous
impact
on
nature.
The
challenge
and
opportunity
before
us
today
is
to
begin
to
think
of
development
through
the
lens
of
environmental
health.
To
support
World
Wide
Fund
for
Nature-India
(WWF
India)
in
its
mission
to
build
a
future
where
humans
can
live
in
harmony
with
nature,
Shruti
Haasan-one
of
the
most
talented
and
versatile
artists
in
the
Indian
film
industry
joined
as
Brand
Ambassador
WWF
India.
A
youth
icon
for
millions
in
India
believes
that
it
is
our
responsibility
to
conserve
and
protect
nature
for
future
generations.
She
believes
that
each
of
us
should
start
by
taking
small
steps
to
spread
awareness
about
conservation.
Shruti
Haasan
resonates
with
the
objective
and
goals
of
WWF
India,
as
she
speaks,
"Environment
conservation
is
the
single
most
important
thing
that
should
be
in
our
minds.
Our
well-being
is
connected
intrinsically
to
the
well-being
of
our
planet.
I
am
honoured
and
privileged
to
be
able
to
use
my
voice
in
a
positive
way
for
a
cause
that
is
so
important.
I
am
glad
to
be
associated
with
WWF
India
as
Brand
Ambassador
and
the
remarkable
work
that
has
been
done
diligently
and
persistently
in
raising
awareness
on
conservation
over
the
decades."
WWF
India
has
remained
committed
to
conserving
the
natural
environment
by
working
in
critical
regions.
It
has
addressed
the
cause
of
species
conservation
through
various
field-level
activities
in
different
landscapes
working
together
with
the
partners.
It
also
takes
upon
itself
the
responsibility
to
educate
the
masses
about
conservation,
sustainability,
and
ecology.
Sharing
his
thoughts,
Mr
Ravi
Singh,
Secretary
General
&
CEO,
WWF
India,
said,
"As
we
tackle
the
impacts
of
the
COVID-19
crisis,
it
is
crucial
that
we,
as
a
global
community,
take
steps
to
reduce
the
risks
of
a
future
pandemic.
It
is
imperative
to
embrace
a
just,
healthy
and
green
recovery
for
the
planet.
We
should
work
towards
an
inclusive
growth
model
that
values
nature
as
the
foundation
for
a
healthy
society."
He
further
adds,
"On
behalf
of
the
entire
team
at
WWF
India,
I
welcome
Shruti
Haasan
on
board
as
Brand
Ambassador
and
thank
her
for
lending
her
support
to
the
organisation's
efforts
to
encourage
people
to
participate
and
contribute
towards
conservation,
restoration
and
protection
of
nature.
We
look
forward
to
a
fruitful
association."
The
connection
or
link
between
human
health
and
nature
cannot
be
denied,
therefore,
we
must
look
at
sustainable
methods
of
living
and
learn
to
co-exist.
Shruti
Haasan,
an
established
actress,
singer
and
music
composer,
shares,
"A
subject
close
to
my
heart
is
talking
about
the
need
for
a
balance
between
humans
and
wildlife,
and
this
has
often
been
disregarded
and
disrupted.
We
must
respect
and
support
co-existence.
The
mantra
to
a
better
and
a
healthy
future."