Towards an Islamic Ecotheology: Indonesian Muslim Organizations in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Efforts

Lutfi, Mustafa ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6406-1369, Zenrif, M. Fauzan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9901-7563 and Barizi, Ahmad ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3295-7304 (2025) Towards an Islamic Ecotheology: Indonesian Muslim Organizations in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Efforts. PROBLEMS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, 20 (2). pp. 21-31. ISSN 01.07.2025

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Abstract

This article discusses Islamic eco-theology and the role of Indonesian Muslim organizations in dealing with envi-
ronmental degradation through climate change mitigation and adaptation actions. The focus is on the pattern of
involvement of Muslim organizations in integrating Islamic values with ecological challenges. This discussion is
important, considering that Indonesia faces many problems of environmental degradation. Religion is seen as hav-
ing a strategic role in overcoming this issue through Islamic ecotheological values. The research used qualitative
methods with case studies of Muslim organizations in Central Java, East Kalimantan, and South Sulawesi. The
results showed that Muslim organizations such as NU, Muhammadiyah, MUI, and Pesantren have played an active
role in environmental conservation efforts. NU focuses on greening and waste management, Muhammadiyah pri-
oritizes education and development of renewable energy, while Pesantren instills ecological awareness based on
religious values. The integration of Islamic teachings in maintaining ecological balance can be seen from the Is-
lamic concept that places humans as caliphs on earth with the task of protecting nature, avoiding waste, and up-
holding the mandate. Islam also reminds its people that damaging the environment will have consequences in the
hereafter. This study confirms that Islamic values are important in supporting environmental sustainability strate-
gies.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	adaptation and mitigation, climate change, Indonesian Muslim organization, Islamic ecotheology, sustainable development
Subjects:	22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2203 Philosophy > 220303 Environmental Philosophy 22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220403 Islamic Studies 22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220403 Islamic Studies > 22040306 Islamic philoshophy 13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy 17 PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES > 1701 Psychology 22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies
Divisions:	Faculty of Psychology Faculty of Psychology > Department of Psychology Graduate Schools > Magister Programme > Graduate School of Islamic Studies
Depositing User:	UIN Maulan Muchammad Zenrif
Date Deposited:	13 Jul 2026 09:07

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