A Critical Discourse Analysis on Climate Change in a Globalized World: The Nexus of Islam and Sustainable Development

The interplay between climate change and society requires the cultivation of deeper insights into the interdisciplinary connections between faith and development. This study seeks to undertake a grounded theory analysis of the Islamic narrative among policy makers about climate change and Islamic va...

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Published in:Sustainability 2023-10, Vol.15 (19), p.14515
Main Authors: Al-Jayyousi, Odeh, Hasan, Wan Norhaniza Wan, Mohamed Saniff, Shereeza, Sever, Seda Duygu, Tok, Evren
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Book publishing
California
Climate action
Climate change
Climate policy
Data analysis
Environmental policy
Focus groups
Global temperature changes
Globalization
Grounded theory
International economic relations
Islam
Literature reviews
Muslims
Narratives
Natural resources
Pakistan
Positivism
Qualitative research
Religion
Sustainable development
Systematic review
United Kingdom
United States
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Summary:The interplay between climate change and society requires the cultivation of deeper insights into the interdisciplinary connections between faith and development. This study seeks to undertake a grounded theory analysis of the Islamic narrative among policy makers about climate change and Islamic values. A focus group panel of key experts was conducted on the topic of sustainability and faith, using a climate policy canvas to gain insights into the role of faith in shaping perceptions and policies to mitigate climate change. The results showed that Islamic values can be in positive interaction with environmental responsibility and ecologically friendly behavior. Despite the divergent narratives between the Global South and North with regard to equity and liability, policy makers are mindful of the ecological imperatives and the need to mainstream ethical values in order to influence climate policy. This research reveals that Islamic values can influence the perceptions on and practice of climate action for both policy makers and the public. The study recommends supporting value-based initiatives for shaping a new discourse around climate policy.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su151914515