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Islamic environmentalists rally for climate action MUSLIM ENVIRONMENTALISTS ARE TAKING BIG STEPS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES WHEN IT COMES TO THE FIGHT AGAINST GLOBAL WARMING. Dr Rosemary Hancock, a lecturer at Notre Dame’s Institute for Ethics & Society, has explored the many ways in which Muslims in the United States and Britain are making a case for environmentalism based on Islamic principles. Her newly launched book – Islamic Environmentalism: Activism in the United States and Great Britain, makes a compelling case for Muslims in Australia to join the cause for environmental conservation. “Islamic environmentalism is under-studied and receives little attention – yet there are Muslims engaged in serious efforts to address climate change and global warming,” said Dr Hancock. “In the UK Islamic leaders are joining a campaign for ‘Green Mosques’, while Muslim activists in the US have set up websites offering resources for preachers to write environment-focused sermons that are grounded in Islamic teaching. “It is because of principles within the Islamic faith that we are witnessing a growing number of Muslim activists making environmentalism a priority in their communities,” she said. RESEARCH MATTERS Apply direct notredame.edu.au 57