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Water Conservation in the MENA Region: Bringing Back Hima systems to protect humanity’s most vital resource
“Although the MENA region contains 6% of the world’s population, it holds only 1% of the planet’s renewable freshwater” (Washington Institute, 2021).Today, the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA)…
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COP30 and Islamic Finance: Can We Restore Al-Mizan Before It’s Too Late?
“And the heaven He has raised high, and He has set up the balance.” (Quran 55:7)
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Taking action for COP30: Guided by Faith, Acting for Justice
As COP30 in Brazil approaches, we are reminded that the call for climate action is not only scientific and political, it is deeply ethical and spiritual. For Muslims, the Qur’an…
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Sleeping Giants & Hidden Bridges: Unblocking $400B in Climate Capital through Islamic Philanthropy
That’s the bold proposition behind a new report from Greenpeace MENA and the Ummah for Earth Alliance. The report reveals that redirecting just 5% of Islamic finance assets toward renewable…
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Islamic Education in the age of climate crises: Call for environmental integration
Climate change is no longer a future threat; it is a faced reality. Many Muslim-majority countries are already experiencing frequent and heavy climate impacts. Rising temperatures, water scarcity, displacement, and…
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Blue Sukuk and Sacred Seas: Islamic Finance as a Catalyst for Ocean Protection
While deserts define much of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) landscape, the region’s three vital seas—the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Arabian/Persian Gulf—face mounting threats from climate change, pollution,…
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A Salute to Women and Girls in Science
“Overall, female researchers tend to have shorter, less well-paid careers. Their work is underrepresented in high-profile journals and they are often passed over for promotion”, UNESCO
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ISLAMIC BLENDED FINANCE FOR CLIMATE ACTION
Fighting against climate change requires a multifaceted approach, and funding plays a crucial role. Three key types of funds that support clean technologies, resilient infrastructure, and vulnerable communities:
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How a young woman is changing northern Kenya’s climate story
This article was written by Barack Oduor and was first published in the Eastleigh Voice