Why Islamists Go Green

Transnational and militant Islamist groups are increasingly addressing green issues and suggesting policies to protect the environment. This research investigates the environmental policies of these groups and compares their approaches to land and water management, trees, animal issues, energy, and pollution. It seeks to expand research into Islamist environmentalism through the combined lens of political science and Islamic studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2023
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

The study investigates the environmental policies of transnational and militant Islamist groups, examining and comparing the environmentalism of these groups, which have been labeled as extremist or militant. It encompasses various thematic areas such as land and water management, trees, animal issues, energy, and pollution. The research aims to expand the understanding of Islamist environmentalism by combining the lenses of political science and Islamic studies.

From North Africa to Indonesia, Muslim populations have grappled with the challenges posed by the changing environmental landscape. In the context of globalisation, however, Islamists are increasingly engaging with green issues and proposing policies to safeguard the environment.

To delve into the causes of this new environmentalism phenomenon, Emmanuel Karagiannis explores the motivations of different Islamist groups and assesses the extent to which Islamic texts, rulings, and principles influence the green policies pursued.

The study sheds light on the complex interplay between Islamist ideology, political context, and environmental concerns, providing valuable insights into the dynamics of Islamist groups and their environmental policies. It contributes to the growing body of research on Islamist movements and their impact on society, particularly in the realm of environmental sustainability.

Weight: 582g
Dimension: 241 x 161 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399506229