Beyond Sustainability To Planetary Justice: Islamic Worldview Of Sustainable Development
The environmental movement is entering a profound intellectual transition. The central question is no longer simply how to protect forests, reduce carbon emissions or preserve endangered species. The deeper question is whether humanity can redesign the institutions and systems that have produced ecological degradation, conflict, and social inequality. This transformation requires bringing together several intellectual streams that are often discussed separately: planetary-boundary science, climate communication, and the Islamic concept of balance (mīzān). The central proposition of this article is that environmentalism must evolve from a sectoral movement into a civilizational ethic. Planetary boundaries tell us that the earth has limits … Continue reading