{"id":14001,"date":"2025-10-24T11:04:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T11:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ummah4earth.org\/?page_id=14001"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:13:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:13:40","slug":"tayyib-fellowship-bridging-islamic-finance-climate-action","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ummah4earth.org\/en\/tayyib-fellowship-bridging-islamic-finance-climate-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Tayyib Fellowship: Bridging Islamic Finance and Climate Action"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-dark-green-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ab93004c865d0e1455b1cdc59d776fc8\"><strong>Tayyib Fellowship: Bridging Islamic Finance and Climate Action<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transform Islamic Finance. Protect Our Planet. Lead the Change.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>The Tayyib Fellowship is a prestigious 9-month virtual global leadership program that bridges Islamic finance and climate action. Going beyond halal to what is truly beneficial, this practitioner-led fellowship cultivates leaders who embrace a Tayyib approach, transcending compliance to actively pursue what brings profound benefit to society and the environment.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-red-500-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\">Applications closed<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blue-green-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-363dd84b63e99cf9ec1aeba0057ce5f8\"><strong>Why Join the Tayyib Fellowship?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unlock the $400 Billion Opportunity<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>With Islamic finance assets projected to reach $8 trillion by 2030, redirecting just 5% toward climate action can unlock $400 billion for global climate solutions, while maintaining authentic adherence to Shariah principles.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You&#8217;ll Gain:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Expert Knowledge<\/strong>: Learn from C-suite executives, leading Shariah scholars, and climate finance pioneers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Network<\/strong>: Connect with 30+ emerging leaders across MENA, Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practical Skills<\/strong>: Develop real-world Islamic sustainable finance solutions with implementation potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certification<\/strong>: Receive formal ISFI Fellowship credentials recognized by partner institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blue-green-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-891f5b6f20679a3552979493f6c955f5\"><strong>Program Overview<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/ca50e723-1-100-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/ca50e723-1-100-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/ca50e723-1-100-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/ca50e723-1-100-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/ca50e723-1-100-1536x1057.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/ca50e723-1-100-494x340.jpg 494w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/ca50e723-1-100.jpg 1569w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should Apply?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>We&#8217;re seeking young Muslim professionals (ages 25-40 by 1st February 2026) who are either:<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Finance Professionals<\/strong> with:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experience in Islamic finance, banking, economics, or related fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passion for integrating sustainability into financial practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vision for transforming institutions from within<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Islamic Scholars<\/strong> with:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Specialization in Islamic jurisprudence, environmental fiqh, or Islamic ethics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interest in contemporary financial applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment to bridging scholarship and practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Within specialized Disciplines, <\/strong>including<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Journalists and media professionals covering environmental or climate finance topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professionals involved in managing Waqfs or Trusts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Philanthropic organizations, networks, or foundations funding muslim climate action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lawyers, academia, and relevant research areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>All Candidates<\/strong> must demonstrate:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership potential within their communities or institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment to driving climate and nature action through Islamic finance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to participate in English preferred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blue-green-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c33b8ec94a58e4cabf5abd9b4bcf0dad\"><strong>Curriculum Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/99a01eb1-2-100-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/99a01eb1-2-100-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/99a01eb1-2-100-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/99a01eb1-2-100-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/99a01eb1-2-100-1536x1057.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/99a01eb1-2-100-494x340.jpg 494w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/99a01eb1-2-100.jpg 1569w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Fellowship Project<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>Each Fellow develops a practical Islamic finance solution addressing climate challenges, such as:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Product Innovation<\/strong>: Design new Shariah-compliant sustainable finance instruments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Institutional Strategy<\/strong>: Create sustainability roadmaps for Islamic financial institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scholarly Guidance<\/strong>: Develop religious frameworks for environmental finance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policy Proposals<\/strong>: Shape regulatory frameworks for Islamic sustainable finance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Initiatives<\/strong>: Launch local programs connecting faith and climate action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blue-green-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d65c512be2e3ce49539e02b0a1102b65\"><strong>Key Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/c1a130d9-3-100-1024x705.jpg\" title=\"Tayyb fellowship Ummah for earth\" alt=\"Tayyb fellowship Ummah for earth\" class=\"wp-image-14009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/c1a130d9-3-100-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/c1a130d9-3-100-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/c1a130d9-3-100-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/c1a130d9-3-100-1536x1057.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/c1a130d9-3-100-494x340.jpg 494w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/c1a130d9-3-100.jpg 1569w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Partners &amp; Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>The Tayyib Fellowship is delivered by:<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Greenpeace MENA<\/strong> through the Ummah for Earth Alliance<\/p>\n\n<p>The Global Ethical Finance Initiative through the <strong>&nbsp;Islamic Sustainable Finance Initiative (ISFI)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalethicalfinance.org\/our-work\/isfi\/\"><strong>About the Islamic Sustainable Finance Initiative (ISFI):<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>ISFI is a pioneering partnership between the Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI), Islamic Finance Council UK (UKIFC), HSBC Middle East, and Greenpeace MENA. It is designed to empower Islamic finance to lead the transition towards a sustainable and inclusive future<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>Against the backdrop of COP28 and the associated transformative regional pledges, including the UAE Banks Federation\u2019s AED 1 trillion commitment to sustainable finance, ISFI seeks to build the ecosystem for Islamic sustainable finance through a structured, systematic programme focusing on practical market issues. The programme&#8217;s core elements include tailored capacity building, industry round tables, thought leadership papers and reports, and market landscape analysis<\/p>\n\n<p>Join a global movement of leaders demonstrating that Islamic principles and climate action are the foundation for a more just and sustainable financial system.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-red-500-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\">Applications closed<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-ummah-stateless\/2025\/10\/d0479e57-logos-fellowship.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14053\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tayyib Fellowship: Bridging Islamic Finance and Climate Action Transform Islamic Finance. Protect Our Planet. Lead the Change. The Tayyib Fellowship is a prestigious 9-month virtual global leadership program that bridges Islamic finance and climate action. Going beyond halal to what is truly beneficial, this practitioner-led fellowship cultivates leaders who embrace a Tayyib approach, transcending compliance [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":14015,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"p4_hide_page_title_checkbox":"on","p4_title":"","p4_subtitle":"","p4_description":"","background_image_id":"","background_image":"","p4_button_title":"","p4_button_link":"","p4_button_link_checkbox":"","p4_og_title":"","p4_og_description":"","p4_og_image":"","p4_og_image_id":"","p4_seo_canonical_url":"","p4_campaign_name":"Ummah for Earth","p4_local_project":"","p4_basket_name":"Political &amp; Business","p4_department":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14001","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ummah-for-earth-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ummah4earth.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14001","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ummah4earth.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ummah4earth.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ummah4earth.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ummah4earth.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14001"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/ummah4earth.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14001\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14460,"href":"https:\/\/ummah4earth.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14001\/revisions\/14460"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ummah4earth.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14015"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ummah4earth.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ummah4earth.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14001"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ummah4earth.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}