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

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  • Odeh Al-Jayyousi

    (Department of Innovation and Technology Management, College of Graduate Studies, Arabian Gulf University, Manama 26671, Bahrain)

  • Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan

    (Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia)

  • Shereeza Mohamed Saniff

    (Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia)

  • Seda Duygu Sever

    (College of Public Policy, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha 34110, Qatar)

  • Evren Tok

    (College of Public Policy, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha 34110, Qatar)

Abstract

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.

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  • Odeh Al-Jayyousi & Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan & Shereeza Mohamed Saniff & Seda Duygu Sever & Evren Tok, 2023. "A Critical Discourse Analysis on Climate Change in a Globalized World: The Nexus of Islam and Sustainable Development," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(19), pages 1-18, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:19:p:14515-:d:1254240
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    1. Hasan, Zubair, 2006. "Sustainable development from an Islamic Perspective: meaning implications and policy concerns," MPRA Paper 2784, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    2. Odeh Al-Jayyousi & Evren Tok & Shereeza Mohamed Saniff & Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan & Noora Abdulla Janahi & Abdurahman J. Yesuf, 2022. "Re-Thinking Sustainable Development within Islamic Worldviews: A Systematic Literature Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(12), pages 1-26, June.
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