The sustainable management of clean water is at risk across the globe.

• Every year millions of tons of plastic and chemical waste is released into the oceans, seas, and rivers, putting marine ecosystems under risk.

• Our global food system, with its inefficient water usage and waste leakage is also jeopardizing clean water across the world.

At Green Islam, we:

• Advocate for the adoption of a sustainable lifestyle through our research and ethical living guides.

• Encourage reduced consumption and the adoption of sustainable alternatives to reduce waste and preserve water across the globe.

• Promote a vegan lifestyle that can enhance water use efficiency, decrease water pollution, and protect water-based ecosystems.

Visit our Green Living Guide for more information on our sustainability recommendations. Also see how our research is advocating for this cause, here.

Our fossil-fuel based energy sector is the largest contributor to global climate change.

• Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas used for our electricity, heat, and transport needs account for more than 70% of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

• Fossil fuels release GHGs like carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide which blanket the Earth and trap the Sun’s heat.

• These GHGs also contribute to a rise in pollution in the form of smog and acid rain.

At Green Islam, we:

• Oppose fossil fuel-based energy through the dissemination of research highlighting its disastrous impacts on the planet.

• Actively promote the adoption and increase in the worldwide share of renewable energy and sustainable alternatives through our research and lifestyle guidance.

Learn more about our research output and how it is advocating against fossil-fuel based energy, here.

Excessive pollution and waste-production is destroying our cities and lands.

• Around 50% of global waste ends up in landfills across cities, whilst a further 22% is left uncollected.

• Air pollution is constantly on the rise - around 95% of the world’s population is exposed to air pollution levels that exceed the WHO’s safe limits, resulting in severe health risks.

At Green Islam, we:

• Promote sustainable lifestyle practices among citizens through resources such as the Green Living Guide.

• Advocate for sustainable living at the individual level, through practical guidance on recycling and waste management, as well as community level strategies such as the adoption of public transport.

• Promote green builders and urban developers operating in the Muslim world.

See our Green Living Guide where we provide everyday, actionable strategies on adopting a more sustainable lifestyle. Also visit our global Eco Business Directory where we highlight sustainable enterprises operating across the Muslim world.

Extravagant and irresponsible consumerism lies at the heart of the environmental crisis.

• The excessive demand for animal products is driving climate change and leading species into extinction.

• Animal agriculture alone is responsible for more GHG emissions than all forms of transportation.

• About 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted annually.

• The fashion industry contributes significantly to water wastage, which could otherwise be utilized to support deprived communities. It uses enough water annually to meet the needs of five million people.

• Annually, around 400 million tons of hazardous waste is produced by industries across the globe.

At Green Islam, we:

• Advocate for the adoption of an ethical and sustainable attitude toward our consumption habits.

• Promote the adoption of plant-based diets.

• Emphasize the reduction of our consumption, and promoting habits of reusing and recycling.

• Promote and feature sustainable businesses operating across the Muslim world.

See our global directory of sustainable businesses here. Also learn what our research says on living a more ethical and sustainable life as a consumer, and visit our Green Living Guide to see how we provide simple, everyday strategies for sustainable living.

The fight against the global environmental crisis and promoting climate action lies at the heart of Green Islam’s mission.

At Green Islam, we:

• Collate research relating to Islamic teachings on sustainability and ethical living in harmony with the environment.

• Disseminate research to academic as well general audiences through articles, academic publications, research panels, and webinars.

• Produce infographics, short videos, and documentaries that addresses ethical living through an Islamic lens, and share with audiences using various online platforms.

• Generate tool-kits to aid activists operating in Muslim countries.

• Conduct outreach and collaborate with Islamic leaders to spread our message of ethical living with their congregations and audiences.

• Collaborate with activists and advocates from across the Muslim world to conduct events promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness.

Through research, advocacy, and various community engagement projects, we highlight how each of us must play our part and take action in tackling the climate crisis.

Visit these pages to learn more about our research, advocacy, and community projects.

Marine life faces an existential threat.

• Millions of tons of plastic and chemical waste are being released into seas, oceans, and rivers each year.

• Expanding animal agriculture is giving rise to the eutrophication of water bodies leading to aquatic ‘dead zones’ where underwater life struggles to survive.

• Excessive fishing is leading to a disruption in the aquatic food web putting marine life at risk.

At Green Islam, we:

• Raise awareness about the harm that our lifestyle practices, and the enormous amounts of waste they generate, have on diverse underwater ecosystems.

• Highlight the broader threats stemming from industries such as the fishing and animal agriculture industry, the fashion industry, and consumerism in general.

• Emphasize the importance of conscientious choices and advocate for the adoption of sustainable alternatives considering the environmental toll of the above mentioned industries.

See our Green Living Guide where we offer a simple formula for a more sustainable lifestyle that helps cut plastic usage, reduce pollution and waste, and minimize our impact on life below water.

In addition (and related) to the climate crisis, the planet is also facing a biodiversity crisis.

• Millions of animal and plant species could face extinction if the present unsustainable lifestyle trends continue.

• Mass deforestation for agricultural land is destroying habitats and driving species into extinction.

• A biodiversity collapse would lead to a future where our global food and water supplies, and the economic system at large, would be severely endangered.

At Green Islam, we:

• Advocate for the preservation of the environment and all animal life based on Islamic teachings of environmental stewardship.

• Promote the adoption of a vegan lifestyle.

• Oppose the large-scale deforestation for animal agriculture which threatens the habitats and lives of millions of animals and plant species.

See our research to learn how we’re raising awareness and sharing information on this vital topic to enhance environmental stewardship within the global Muslim community.

Large-scale and systemic violence, including and especially warfare, is a threat to the planet and all life forms on it.

• In addition to the tragic loss of human and animal life, large-scale conflict results in a rise in greenhouse gas emissions, chemical pollution, and the destruction of terrestrial and marine habitats.

• The present animal agriculture industry perpetuates incredibly inhumane and violent treatment toward farmed animals, as well as being an active threat to other forms of biodiversity.

Green Islam is committed to the values of peace and justice for all sentient beings created by the Almighty.

• We take an anti-war stance and are committed to highlighting the devastating human and environmental impacts of large-scale conflict.

• We stand in opposition to the inhumane and cruel treatment of animals by the modern animal agriculture industry and believe it to be an affront to Islam’s teachings of compassion to all of Allah’s (SWT) creatures.

• We call for the dignified treatment of humans, animals, and the environment at large as Allah’s (SWT) appointed Stewards on Earth.

For more information of our values and purpose as an organization, see here.

A central aspect of Green Islam’s work model focuses on coalition building.

• We network, collaborate, and develop synergies with similar organizations and activists from across the Muslim world.

• We strive to advance the environmental and vegan cause within Muslim communities by developing thought leadership and global partnerships.

• We conduct international events in partnership with other organizations aiming to promote sustainability and environmental consciousness within Muslim communities.

Learn about our Green Iftar events where, through collaboration with various activists and organizations, we conduct sustainable, inter-faith, plant-based iftar events across the Muslim world.