Islamic Climate Movement

Over the past 20 years, Indonesia has faced continuous climate challenges. As the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, with a population of around 225 million, it holds a unique opportunity to lead in climate action. Embracing this chance, we mobilized Indonesian Muslims to become active participants in climate solutions, urging governments and leaders to take stronger action.

We discovered that Indonesians are eager to engage in environmental stewardship, address the climate crisis, and protect their natural surroundings, with religious leaders standing out as some of the most impactful voices on climate issues. With this in mind, we set out to create a more unified Islamic climate movement, leveraging the strength and influence of these leaders to shape public opinion and advocate for improved climate policies.

Our creative strategy blends faith-based climate messaging with art and culture to make complex climate narratives accessible and actionable. Through community-led initiatives, mobile exhibitions, and immersive cultural experiences, we enable local stories to surface and inspire climate action. These diverse, culturally grounded approaches are designed to empower communities and foster a shared responsibility for protecting the environment.

Key campaign initiatives include MOSAIC, a hub where Islamic leaders advocate for climate awareness and solutions; the Islamic Congress for a Sustainable Indonesia, which brought leaders together to create a climate action manifesto; and Umat untuk Semesta, a digital platform raising public awareness. Other initiatives include Bengkel Hijrah Iklim, which trains young climate leaders; Sedekah Energi, a fundraiser for mosque solarization; Forest Waqf, a reforestation effort; and an online Knowledge Hub offering educational resources.

We have reshaped climate change discussions in Indonesia by building a unified Islamic voice for climate action. Through our Islamic Congress for a Sustainable Indonesia, we brought together Muslim and youth climate advocates in a shared forum to develop practical solutions for the climate crisis. This campaign has fostered an active coalition of climate advocates from diverse organizations, trained young Muslim climate leaders, supported grassroots initiatives, and secured direct funding for climate solutions through Islamic philanthropy.