Dia Mirza addresses backlash for 'Climate change is caused by patriarchy' comment: 'Stand by my statement because...'

Actor Dia Mirza has responded to criticism over her recent comments linking men and patriarchal systems to climate change, asserting that her remarks were directed at structures of power and inequality.

Amid an online debate sparked by her statement that men were responsible for driving climate change, Mirza took to social media to elaborate on her views, saying she stands by her assertion that "patriarchy caused the climate crisis."

"Since so many of you are debating this, it is timely to explain as simply as one can. I stand by my statement 'Patriarchy caused the climate crises'," Mirza wrote.

What the actress said

“When water sources dry up, it’s usually women who walk further to collect water. When crops fail, food becomes scarce, or families are displaced by floods, droughts and storms, women and children are often the most vulnerable,” she said.

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“Women are not only among the most affected, they’re also among the most powerful agents of change. From protecting forests and conserving seeds, to managing water resources and leading community resilience efforts, women have always been at the forefront of caring for the natural world,” the actress said in the video.

"For me, climate action is not only about reducing emissions, it’s about reimagining our relationship with each other and with the Earth. Because climate justice and gender justice are inseparable, we cannot build a sustainable future on a foundation of inequality."

Emphasising the need for a different approach to development and environmental

stewardship, Mirza concluded, "The climate crisis is not only about carbon. It is about how we choose to relate to each other and to the natural world. Building a sustainable future requires us to move away from systems of domination and towards systems rooted in equity, compassion, and respect for all life."