Islamic Relief and the Environment APPG host a panel event on COP30, Muslim communities and the climate crisis

The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat. Across the world, especially in many Muslim-majority countries, people are already living through the worst of this crisis, facing devastating droughts and flooding, despite contributing the least to global warming. 

our speakers reflected how, as one of the UK’s most diverse faith communities, Muslims have a powerful opportunity to promote ambitious climate action. Islam calls on Muslims to care for the Earth (khalifah) and live in balance with nature, with many already organising events, campaigning and starting conversations in their communities. Yet in policymaking spaces, Muslim perspectives remain underrepresented or overlooked.

Following talks at COP30 in Brazil earlier in November, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment and Islamic Relief UK brought together parliamentarians, environmental experts, civil society and grassroots organisations to discuss championing inclusive climate action, ensuring Muslim communities are heard, and how to turn Islamic values
into environmental action.