Faith leaders at community level are uniting to champion climate action rooted in love, humility,
and moral duty, reminding us that connecting with nature is a divine sign and a path to truth.
Inspired by sacred teachings, these values-driven approaches harness the trust and moral
authority of religious communities to foster sustainable change. Together, we can transform faith
into a powerful force for Environmental Justice, ensuring a healthier planet for future
generations and aligning our actions with divine signs of life and creation.
Walk gently on the earth: “The true servants of the Most Compassionate are those who walk on
the earth humbly” (Quran 25:63), this verse emphasizes doing the least amount of damage to

the environment during our lifetime.

[T]here are countless signs on Earth for those with sure faith, as there are within yourselves,
can you not, see? (Qur’an verse 51:20-21), this universe, Earth itself, plants and animals, and
natural phenomena like night and day and rainfall, which influence life on Earth, are all

considered such signs.

RELIGION AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Faith leaders are committed to offering values-driven approaches for positive commitments
and actions to tackle climate change.
Islam and Climate Change
The Holy Qur'an also tells us to walk gently on the earth: “The true servants of the Most
Compassionate are those who walk on the earth humbly” (25:63), this verse emphasizes doing
the least amount of damage to the environment during our lifetime.
connecting with nature brings us closer to Allah and the Truth.
IN ISLAM, THE word “ayat” has multiple meanings. It can mean both a verse in the Holy Qur’an
and a “sign” or “proof” of God’s existence. This universe, Earth itself, plants and animals, and
natural phenomena like night and day and rainfall, which influence life on Earth, are all
considered such signs.
[T]here are countless signs on Earth for those with sure faith, as there are within yourselves, can
you not see? (Qur’an verse 51:20-21)
the teachings of Islam at face value, followed several Islamic practices that were environment-
friendly, such as not wasting food and observing the ḥadīth, the statement of the Prophet
(peace and blessing be upon him) on eating the food that is close to you.
Why Faith-Based Climate Action Works
 Values-Driven Motivation: Messages rooted in love, compassion, and duty often inspire
behavioral changes much more effectively than strictly doom-focused scientific
warnings.
 High Trust and Reach: Places of worship have established networks and deep credibility,
making them ideal hubs for education, mutual aid, and disaster recovery.
 Moral Authority: Religious organizations collectively manage substantial global assets
and land, allowing them to exert direct pressure on financial and political institutions