A Critical Discourse Analysis on Climate Change in a Globalized World: The Nexus of Islam and Sustainable Development

Abstract

The interplay between climate change and society requires the cultivation of deeper insights into the interdisciplinary connections between faith and development. This study seeks to undertake a grounded theory analysis of the Islamic narrative among policy makers about climate change and Islamic values. A focus group panel of key experts was conducted on the topic of sustainability and faith, using a climate policy canvas to gain insights into the role of faith in shaping perceptions and policies to mitigate climate change. The results showed that Islamic values can be in positive interaction with environmental responsibility and ecologically friendly behavior. Despite the divergent narratives between the Global South and North with regard to equity and liability, policy makers are mindful of the ecological imperatives and the need to mainstream ethical values in order to influence climate policy. This research reveals that Islamic values can influence the perceptions on and practice of climate action for both policy makers and the public. The study recommends supporting value-based initiatives for shaping a new discourse around climate policy.

The Portrayal of Environmental Concerns: An Ecolinguistic Analysis of Media Discourse

“…When it comes to the Saudi context, an observable dearth of studies with a perspective on ecolinguistics analysis of climate issues in media discourse emerges. Only a few studies, such as (Almaghlouth, 2022;Al-Jayyousi, 2023;Chau et al, 2022;Hameed, Jabeen & Mehar, 2022) have offered critical insights in this regard. Thus, it becomes inevitable to explore how and what role the newspaper media in Saudia is playing in the realization of Saudi Vision 2030 particularly the climate revolutions.…”