Raising the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards Through Storytelling

When we talk about solving the climate crisis, or biodiversity loss, or deforestation, or plastic choking our rivers, the names that come up are usually the same ones. Governments. Scientists. Corporations. Policymakers. Big institutions with big budgets and long acronyms. And yes, all of that matters. But there’s a group we keep leaving out of that conversation, and honestly, it bothers me every time I notice it. Children. The decisions we’re making right now, today, will be the world our kids inherit. That’s not a metaphor. That’s just true. And if we’re serious about a sustainable future, we can’t just … Continue reading

Environmental Justice – The Core Essence of Islam

Every human being has a right to enjoy a clean and healthy environment. The most crucial aspect in the long-drawn fight against environmental pollution is environmental justice. Environmental justice is of great importance for marginalized, low-income and remote communities as such groups bear disproportionate burden of industrial pollution. Traditionally, grassroot campaigns led by people of color and low-income groups have been the hallmarks of environmental justice movement around the world. Environmental justice has the potential to provide protection in the equitable distribution of environmental benefits to all sections of the society. In the last few decades, the distribution of environmental … Continue reading