All articles
-
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
-
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
-
5 reasons why people of faith are a powerful force in the fight against climate change and environmental crises
Faith guides a lot of people, it motivates them to do better in different aspects of life. Acting for the climate is one of those aspects and can stem from…
-
Go back to school with an eco-friendly spirit!
The back-to-school season is approaching in most regions of the world. It can constitute the perfect time to embrace eco-friendly habits that can make a positive impact on our planet…
-
A Summer Guide for Eco-Friendly Holidays
As the temperature keeps increasing and August’s sun is shining on us all, many people are looking forward to a well-deserved break and a chance to refresh on the beaches…
-
Greening the Ummah: How Can Muslims Embrace Technology for Environmental Solutions?
Nowadays, technology is emerging fastly as a blessing for our planet. Digital communication has revolutionized the way we connect, educate, and mobilize people around the world, providing unparalleled opportunities for…
-
For an eco-friendly life journey that starts with Hajj
As the world is re-experiencing the blessing of Hajj, an opportunity arises today and for the upcoming years to work on preserving this blessing for our children and grandchildren.
-
World Environment Day: to #BeatPlasticPollution we must all be mindful consumers
World Environment Day raises awareness and encourages action on pressing environmental issues. This year the theme is plastic pollution, a major global challenge that threatens the health of the planet…
-
Fasting through Nature: A Lesson from an Elder and a Peach Tree
During the month of Ramadan, a few young men saw an elder sitting down and eating a peach under a tree in a secluded place during the day.
-
Ways to adopt green habits for Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month in Islam, where Muslims are supposed to fast from sunrise to sunset. This holy month means a lot to all Muslims as it unifies all…
-
Harnessing Islamic Finance for a Green Future
“The stone age did not end because we ran out of stones”
-
Green Waqf: a sustainable approach to philanthropy
Green Waqf is a concept that emerged and became popular over the past few years. It combines “green” referring to the environment and “Waqf, a term from Islamic law literature.
-
It is time for climate justice !
Climate change affects us all, yet some more than others. Adaptation and climate resilient recovery need to be just and universal, yet some are excluded.
-
The 2063 Academy MENA YOUTH GREEN’LAB – Personal testimonies
As an active Lebanese woman, I believe that the change I want to achieve in my country first starts with small initiatives. I see it as my personal responsibility to…
-
Green Hajj for a Green World
Just as the Hajj journey inspired Malcolm X and enlightened him about the value of equality in Islam and the need to abolish racial discrimination between white people and people…
-
Hajj 2022: Gratitude leading the way to a green start
Alhamdulillah for the return of the blessing of Hajj! Let us make this year’s pilgrimage an opportunity for a new start, a sustainable and a more just life, and a…