A six-year-old boy’s visit to a Mumbai wetland sparked awareness about mangrove destruction, as activists and children protest the loss of 45,000 trees vital to climate resilience.

Actress Dia Mirza shared her six-year-old son Avyaan’s growing environmental awareness after his third visit to the Airoli wetlands in Navi Mumbai, where he learned about flamingo migration and the critical role mangroves play in protecting coastlines, storing carbon, and supporting biodiversity. She posted photos of children and activists protesting the planned destruction of over 45,000 mangrove trees, emphasizing that these ancient ecosystems cannot be replaced by new plantations. Avyaan’s question—“How can they be so cruel?”—reflects rising concern over the loss of natural habitats vital to climate resilience and human survival.