Testriono, Ph.D., a lecturer at UIII’s Faculty of Social Sciences (FOSS), who is also a researcher at the Center for the Study of Islam and Society (PPIM) at Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN), was a speaker at a seminar themed “Green Islamic Movement: a New Hope for Indonesian Climate Crisis?”. The event was held at Artotel Hotel Senayan Jakarta, on August 27, 2024.
The opening speakers were Didin Syafruddin Ph.D., (director of PPIM UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta) and Mark Hengstman (Deputy Head of Political Affairs, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Nederlands, Jakarta). The discussants at this event were Prof. Abdul Mu’i (PP Muhammadiyah), Khalisah Khalid (Greenpeace Indonesia).
Green Islamic Movement’s Role in Environmental Conservation
In his presentation, Testriono said that the Green Islam Movement is a joint effort or collective action that uses the principles of Islamic teachings in efforts to conserve nature.
nature conservation. The research results show that there are 142 Green Islam organizations or communities out of 192 faith-based environmental movements in Indonesia.
The research shows that Green Islam’s strategies include social media campaigns and environmental conservation actions. Additionally, it highlights the dissemination of pro-environmental values to congregations, along with advocacy for affected communities. However, the Green Islam Movement has struggled to gain recognition due to limited knowledge about its principles. Furthermore, a lack of inclusivity in implementing green faith has further hindered its growth. Moreover, fragmentation among groups has weakened the movement’s unity. As a result, the focus on addressing local issues has significantly limited its broader impact.
Panelists Call for Greater Collaboration and Government Support
The panelists argued that the Green Islamic Movement should be a collaborative effort, not fragmented. They emphasized the need for greater unity in the movement’s activities. The panelists suggested consolidating efforts with the government to gain support.
Wide Enthusiasm for the Green Islamic Movement
Various parties, including community organizations, environmental activists, NGOs, academics from universities, and government actors, enthusiastically attended this activity.
