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2026

Launch of Al-Mizan Forest

2026

Lead by Kamran Shezad, the Al Mizan Forest Programme is a major, faith-led ecosystem restoration initiative in Pakistan spearheaded by WWF-Pakistan and the UK-based charity Islamic Help. It aims to plant 2.7 million trees across 1,700 hectares in Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Punjab to boost climate resilience. 

International Language Launch

2026

Launch of the Dutch Edition of Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth. The Dutch translation was officially launched to support engagement with Dutch-speaking Muslim communities and faith-based environmental initiatives in the Netherlands and Belgium. The launch included a keynote video message by Dr. Iyad Abumoghli, Founder and Chair of the Al-Mizan Foundation, highlighting the international journey of Al-Mizan and the role of the Foundation in advancing its implementation.

IUCN Conference

MARCH 2026

Othman Llewellyn & Aishah Abdallah spoke on Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth in a panel discussion on Faith and Wisdom for the Earth.

2025

International Workshop

9th DEC 2025

Faith, Ethics and Action: Advancing Environmental Leadership through the Al-Mizan Initiative (Women for a Sustainable Future). Led by Dr. Iyad Abumoghli together with Dr. Aishah Abdallah and Dr. Azizan Baharuddin. Participants included parliamentarians, diplomats, UNEP officials and experts from multiple countries.

International Conference Participation

01- 03 OCT 2025

Dr. Iyad Abumoghli Participated in the Laudato Si’ 10th Anniversary “Raising Hope” Conference (Castel Gandolfo, Italy). Delivered an intervention referencing Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth within the broader discussions on integral ecology and faith-based climate action. 

COP26 Interfaith and Climate Change; Al-Mizan: Ecocide is a crime against creation 

01- 03 OCT 2024

A major Islamic initiative on environmental stewardship was launched February 27th at the United Nations Environment Assembly

NGO Publication

12 JULY 2025

Med-O-Med published both English and Spanish articles introducing Al-Mizan and encouraging its adoption across the Mediterranean environmental community.

Institutional

 FEB - DEC 2025

Establishment of Al-Mizan Singapore. A national non-profit initiative established under AMP Singapore to empower Muslim communities for sustainability through advocacy, capacity building, leadership development, and community action inspired by Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth. By mid-2026 it had grown to over 300 registered members and more than 10 flagship programmes, making it one of the first comprehensive national implementations of the Al-Mizan framework.

Interview

5th DEC 2025

Dr. Iyad Abumoghli presented the origin and principles of Al-Mizan as part of Climate One series on climate progress.  

Academic Publication

SEPT  2025

Decolonizing Environmental Law: Laudato Si' and Al-Mizan as Political-Legal Paradigms for Environmental Justice. Published in IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. Compares Al-Mizan with Laudato Si' as new frameworks for environmental governance.

Daily Hunt MENA 

Muslim Council of Elders contributes to launch of 'Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth' 

01 MARCH 2024

NAIROBI, 29th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Muslim Council of Elders took part in the unveiling of "Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth", a document inspired by Islamic principles of sustainability and environmental stewardship

Peer-reviewed Journal

22 MAY 2025

The Making and Message of Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth by İbrahim Özdemir in the Wiener Zeitschrift für Interdisziplinäre Islamforschung. Documents the development, philosophy and drafting process of Al-Mizan.

Social Media / Parliamentary Event

15 JAN 2025

Public post by Naz Shah noting that she hosted the launch of Al-Mizan in the UK Parliament.

Academic / High-Level Religious Studies Conference

18th - 19th OCT 2025

Keynote address at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Conference, titled: Climate, Health and Faith - Understanding Science, Building Trust 18 - 19 Oct 2025. Dr. Iyad Abumoghli’s key note address  “Moral Leadership in a Fragmented World: Faith and Ethics for a Resilient Planet.” The address focused on faith-based ethical leadership in addressing global ecological crises and referenced Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth as a guiding moral framework within Islamic environmental ethics.

Yeni Asya (Turkey) 

Take action for the environment

04 MARCH 2024

A Comparison of Stewardship Theology in Laudato Si’ and Al-Mizan: Creation Texts in Christian and Muslim Scriptures” submitted at Tilburg School of Catholic Theology, Tilburg University. The thesis examines comparative stewardship theology between Laudato Si’ and Al-Mizan, contributing to interfaith environmental ethics scholarship. Supervised by Prof. Dr. Caroline van der Stichele and examined within the Christianity and Society programme. Successfully defended in August 2025 and archived in the Tilburg University repository.

Academic Publication (Master’s Thesis)

JULY - AUG 2025

NAIROBI, 29th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Muslim Council of Elders took part in the unveiling of “Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth”, a document inspired by Islamic principles of sustainability and environmental stewardship.

International Press Briefing

15 MAY 2025

Exploring Faith-Based Community Climate Action (Covering Climate Now). During the briefing, Dr. Iyad Abumoghli introduced Al-Mizan as the Islamic equivalent of Laudato Si', highlighting its role as a moral framework for environmental action.

Official UNEP Report

JAN 2025

The Terminal Evaluation of UNEP's Faith for Earth Initiative identifies Al-Mizan as one of the Initiative's two flagship global publications and highlights its wide dissemination through UNEP and partner networks.

2024

Prince Hassan Bin Talal of Jordan, emphasising the significance of Al-Mizan

28th OCTOBER 2024

Prince Hassan Bin Talal of Jordan, emphasising the significance of Al-Mizan, encouraging collaborative efforts among Islamic organizations and government representatives

Religion and the Environment - Al Mizan: Historical Significance and Future Impact

12 JUNE 2024

A panel discussion by Georgetown University in Qatar; the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs; and The Earth Commons — Georgetown University's Institute for Environment & Sustainability.

COP26 Interfaith and Climate Change; Al-Mizan: Ecocide is a crime against creation 

04 MARCH 2024

A major Islamic initiative on environmental stewardship was launched February 27th at the United Nations Environment Assembly

My Joy Online – Ghana News:

Islamic Scholars unveil Islamic approach to environmental stewardship at UNEA-6 

29 FEB 2024

Islamic scholars worldwide have introduced an Islamic perspective on environmental stewardship during the ongoing UNEA-6 conference in Nairobi, Kenya.

Muslim Council of Elders – News

29 FEB 2024

During the Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) … The Muslim Council of Elders Contributes to the Launch of "Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth," Inspired by Islamic Principles of Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship 

Kingdom and Government of Morocco: UNEP: Minister Benali Chairs Launching of ‘Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth’ Initiative 

28 FEB 2024

Launched on the sidelines of the UNEA-6 (February 26 - March 1), this initiative presents an Islamic vision of the environment, with the aim of strengthening local, regional and international action to combat climate change and other threats to the planet.

Stop Ecocide International 

New Islamic Charter calls ecocide ‘analogous to crimes against humanity’ 

27 FEB 2024

Launched at the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, the Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth charter, has been drafted by leading Islamic eco-theologians and practitioners from around the world.

Centre for Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement 

27 FEB 2024

Today Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth, an Islamic outlook of the environment, is being released

Yale Forum on Religion and EcologyStatements

27 FEB 2024

Yale School of the Environment

The Establishment of the first Al-Mizan Park in Jordan

26 SEPTEMBER 2024

The article in Arabic on signing an MOU between INWRDAM, Balqa University, and Ministry of Agriculture for the establishment of Al-Mizan Park

Religion News Service:
Nine years after Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’, Muslims launch a counterpart

05 MARCH 2024

NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — When Pope Francis released his encyclical on the environment, “Laudato Si’,” in 2015, Muslims, Hindus and other faith leaders joined Christians in dialogues in response to the pontiff’s powerful call to tend to climate change as a matter of faith. Now, nine years later, Islamic leaders have released a counterpart to the Vatican document.

Daily Hunt MENA 

Muslim Council of Elders contributes to launch of 'Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth' 

01 MARCH 2024

NAIROBI, 29th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Muslim Council of Elders took part in the unveiling of "Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth", a document inspired by Islamic principles of sustainability and environmental stewardship

SEE News (Sada Elbalad English):

MCE Contributes to Launch "Al-Mizan: A Covenant for Earth

29 FEB 2024

The Muslim Council of Elders took part in the unveiling of "Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth," a document inspired by Islamic principles of sustainability and environmental stewardship

Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences. 

Al-Mizan: Covenant for the Earth 

29 FEB 2024

During the Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) … The Muslim Council of Elders Contributes to the Launch of "Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth," Inspired by Islamic Principles of Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship 

EarthBeat:

Islamic scholars call Muslim nations to cut fossil fuels, echoing 'Laudato Si' ' 

28 FEB 2024

Launched on the sidelines of the UNEA-6 (February 26 - March 1), this initiative presents an Islamic vision of the environment, with the aim of strengthening local, regional and international action to combat climate change and other threats to the planet.

Stop Ecocide International 

New Islamic Charter calls ecocide ‘analogous to crimes against humanity’ 

27 FEB 2024

Launched at the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, the Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth charter, has been drafted by leading Islamic eco-theologians and practitioners from around the world.

International Environment Forum. Al-Mizan: Covenant for the Earth 

27 FEB 2024

Under the patronage of H. E. Ms. Leila Benali, the Minister of Energy of Morocco and President of the United Nations Environment Assembly, and other dignitaries, Al-Mizan: Covenant for the Earth was launched at the margins of UNEA 6 in Nairobi on 27 February 2024.

Smart Muslim (Kenya):

Muslims told: Work to save the planet. The Quran tells us so 

27 FEB 2024

Prominent Muslim organisations have come together to create a covenant reminding Muslims of the imperative to save the planet, supporting a decade of environmental action to tackle climate change.

Al Mizan Symposium in University of Calicut, Kerala, India

24 SEPTEMBER 2024

Highlights from Al Mizan Symposium in University of Calicut, Kerala, India.

Yeni Asya (Turkey) 

Take action for the environment

04 MARCH 2024

An Islamic perspective on the world's ecological crisis

Emirates News Agency (WAM):

Muslim Council of Elders contributes to launch of ‘Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth’ 

29 FEB 2024

NAIROBI, 29th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Muslim Council of Elders took part in the unveiling of “Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth”, a document inspired by Islamic principles of sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Parliament of the World’s Religions: “Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth” Unveils an Islamic Approach to Environmental Stewardship at the United Nations Environment Assembly 

29 FEB 2024

Key amongst the outcomes of UNEA-6 is the unveiling of Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth, a landmark document drafted by leading Islamic eco theologians and practitioners from around the world.

BNN Breaking, The People’s Network: Islamic Scholars Unveil 'Al-Mizan': A Pioneering Call for Global Environmental Stewardship 

28 FEB 2024

Leading Islamic scholars advocate for a global shift to renewable energy in 'Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth,' emphasizing creation stewardship and the urgent need to combat ecocide.

TRT World

Faith for Earth: An Islamic approach to protecting the planet 

28 FEB 2024

A group of distinguished Islamic scholars from around the world has collaborated to produce a landmark document that presents a comprehensive Islamic viewpoint on environmental moral responsibility, known to be deeply embedded within the faith.

UN Environment Programme

Press Conference of the launch of the Al-Mizan restatement at the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi

27 FEB 2024

Kenya

Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology; Launch of Al-Mizan: Covenant for the Earth 

27 FEB 2024

Al-Mizan is the work of a large group of Muslim scholars from across the globe and different Islamic backgrounds led by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific  and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sceinces (IFEES), Uskudar University, Hamad University, Quranic Botanic Garden. Anaq el-Ard and facilitated by UNEP's Faith for Earth Coalition

Religion Media Centre:

Muslims told: Work to save the planet. The Quran tells us so 

26 FEB 2024

Prominent Muslim organisations have come together to create a covenant reminding Muslims of the imperative to save the planet, supporting a decade of environmental action to tackle climate change.

2023

Al-Mizan at COP28

06 DEC 2023

Watch this session hosted at the first Faith Pavilion at the UNFCCC COP

Faith-Fueled Action for the Earth

20 SEP 2022 

Podcast about Al-Mizan

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2022

Presenting Al Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth

03 OCT 2022

A presentation of Al-Mizan by Uskudar University, analysing key principles and concepts in the Covenant

Lunch of Ekopesantren (Eco-Islamic Boarding School) in Indonesia

15 JUNE 2022

The Ekopesantren (Eco-Islamic Boarding School) is a three year programme supported by The John Templeton Foundation (Islam Science and Society). 

Al-Mizan Newsletter in Turkish

13 JAN 2022

Uskudar University is pleased to share the first Al-Mizan Newsletter in Turkish! 

Call for Al Mizan | Islam & Climate Responsibility

20 SEP 2022 

Learn more about this capacity-building opportunity with insights about the implementation of Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth

Workshop, Concept of 'Mizan' in Islamic Thought, Uskudar University

24 FEB 2022

The concept of Mizan was evaluated by experts from different universities in Turkey

Subscribe to receive Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Newsletters

30 JUNE 2022

Islamic Horizons is the flagship bi-monthly magazine of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) - the largest and oldest national Muslim umbrella organization in North America. 

Environmental Wisdom for Planet Earth

08 FEB 2022

Join Scholars Drafting Team Member Datuk Prof. Azizan Baharuddin on 8 February 2022 for this Book Launch. 

2021

The making and message of Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth

15 DEC 2021

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Özdemir, Uskudar University, Istanbul joined the XVII. Muslim International Forum in Moscow, Russia and made a powerful presentation to religious leaders and heads of state about the need for Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth. 

Üsküdar Üniversitesi BM için hazırlanan “Al-Mizan: Dünya İçin Bir SözleÅŸme” Çekirdek Ekibinde

27 JULY 2021

Küresel Isınma ve İklim DeÄŸiÅŸikliÄŸinin sebep olduÄŸu afetler dünyanın gündeminden düÅŸmüyor. Son günlerde eÅŸi görülmemiÅŸ sel felaketleri az geliÅŸmiÅŸ ve geliÅŸmekte olan ülkeler kadar geliÅŸmiÅŸ ülkeleri de etkiledi.

Greening religion: New Islamic covenant for the Earth

25 MARCH 2021

“Mizan is designed to change that – and encourage Muslims to do all they can to safeguard the planet … In many places, we’re losing our connection to nature. 

Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth - The Consultative Process

08 DEC 2021

On behalf of the Core Team & Co-authors of Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth, UNEP Faith for Earth invited a diverse group of 250+ Islamic scholars and institutions to provide their feedback on the Covenant as part of the Consultative Process that closed on 20 September 2021. 

Interview with Prof. Dr. İbrahim Özdemir on Environmental Protection: Faiths Matter

21 JULY 2021

An interview on the topic on "Examining Environmental Protection from Inter-Faiths: Perspective and Why Faiths Matter" with Prof. Dr. İbrahim Özdemir and Prof Dr. Paul Ade Silva.

Interfaith Collaboration to Address Planetary Crises: A Podcast

10 FEB 2021

On 10 January 2021, Dr. Iyad Abumoghli was featured in a podcast hosted by Cimpatico Studios to discuss the critical role that faith communities play in advancing environmental stewardship

Muslims are waking up: Allah sends rain to extinguish fires

16 AUG 2021

Lauren Booth from SALAM interviews Ibrahim Ozdemir at Uskudar University in Istanbul, Turkey

Sustainability Talk Series 1/2021: “Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth”

28 JUNE 2021

The UKM-YSD Chair for Sustainability at The Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), together with the Sime Darby Foundation, Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO)

YALE FORE FEBRUARY 2021 NEWSLETTER

03 FEB 2021

As part of its mission to empower faith-based organizations, UNEP's Faith for Earth Initiative has engaged prominent Muslim environmental scholars and institutions to positively impact the environmental attitudes of 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. 

2020

Religioni e crisi ambientale

23 DEC 2020

Intervista a Iyad Abumoghli, che per UNEP e “Faith for Earth” si occupa di valorizzare il contributo che le fedi possono dare nell’orientare i comportamenti individuali e comunitari verso un uso sostenibile delle risorse naturali. 

PPI UNAS IKUT SUSUN “MIZAN” PIAGAM LINGKUNGAN ISLAM

04 DEC 2020

Pusat Pengajian Islam Universitas Nasional bersama dengan sejumlah cendekiawan dan lembaga Islam yang bekerja bersama dalam UNEP’s Faith for Earth, The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (IFEES) tengah mempersiapkan sebuah piagam lingkungan.

Faith for Earth Newsletter

21 DEC 2020

In an interview with Iyad Abumoghli, the Director of Faith for Earth, he outlines the importance of Mizan in encouraging the worlds 1.8 billion Muslims to embrace sustainability.

How a new initiative is mobilizing Muslims to help save the planet

09 DEC 2020

Earlier this year, the Faith for Earth Initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launched a global push to bring together Islamic institutions from around the world in a bid to combat pollution, climate change and other threats to the planet. 

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