Climate Change and Islamic Ethics: A Case Study of Pakistan

Abstract

Climate change is considered an existential crisis of the twenty-first century that hunts the international community – mostly the third world including Pakistan. Since it is a global problem, it requires collective action and effort. Meanwhile, Islam offers a set of ethical principles on the protection of the environment and human dignity that can be fruitful in dealing with the horrendous and hysterical repercussions of climate change. To understand the importance of an Islamic ethical code of conduct for a sustainable environment, this research enterprise seeks to address the interaction between climate change and Islamic ethics with particular emphasis on the importance of Islamic ethics in preserving, protecting, and addressing environmental challenges faced by Pakistan. By investigating the ethical Islamic dimensions, the study aims to examine the potential roadmaps for Pakistan’s mitigation and adaptation of climate change policies. The study also sheds light on the significant contribution of Islamic scholars and institutions in extending environmental awareness and ethical obligations. Finally, this interdisciplinary exploration pursues the influence of Islamic environmental ethical codes on environmental debates globally and fosters a relationship between a sustainable environment and Islamic philosophy.