How Can Islamic Principles Boost Climate Action?

About this episode

The episode explores how Islamic principles can enhance climate action and environmental responsibility.

Can faith be a driving force in the fight against climate change? And how do Islamic principles shape environmental responsibility? Hosts Joycelyn Longdon and Yewande Omotoso, together with Tariq Al-Olaimy, Islamic Finance Advisor - Greenpeace MENA. Whether you are part of the 84% of the world’s population who identify with a religious group, or not, we all can learn from this conversation. From the ethical foundations of Islamic finance to the principles of environmental responsibility in Islam, they discuss how religious values can inspire sustainable practices, equitable economies, and collective care for the planet. Tariq shares insights on why integrating faith-based approaches is essential for building a just and effective climate movement. As Ramadan begins, this episode asks: Can faith-driven solutions help create a more sustainable world? What can you do? Here are some concrete things you can do:  Share this podcast! The video version on YouTube is subtitled in Arabic, Bahasa and other languages.  Learn more about Islamic Finance by visiting the Ummah for Earth website , where you can join as an individual or as an organisation. Download, read and share with…

People in this episode

Hosts: Joycelyn Longdon, Yewande Omotoso

Guest: Tariq Al-Olaimy

Topics covered

• climate action
• Islamic principles
• environmental responsibility
• faith and sustainability
• Islamic finance
• collective care

Keywords

• climate change
• Islamic finance
• sustainable practices
• environmental ethics
• faith-based solutions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Greenpeace MENA, Greenpeace International, Ummah for Earth

Books & works: Islamic Finance and Renewable energy report

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