The Industrialization of Islam as a Catalyst for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Era of Global Consumerism

Abstract

The impact of massive global consumerism has reached an alarming stage. On the one hand, people's lifestyles increasingly ignore ethical values, which are replaced by degradative material demands. On the other hand, this increases inequality in terms of sustainable development and environmentally-friendly development. Such changes in people's lifestyles have triggered various crises, ranging from poverty and crime due to social inequality to global issues such as climate change, genocide, and prolonged conflicts between countries. In this context, the presence of religion has the potential to restore social and economic stability, one of which is through the concept of Islamic industrialization. This article explores the Indonesian government's green sukuk innovation as an implementation of Islamic industrialization. It systematically describes and analyzes a series of green sukuk programs in reducing the impact of global crises as catalysts for sustainable development goals (SDGs) from the perspective of Islamic environmental ethics. The findings in this article show that the implementation of the green sukuk program is reflected in three development initiatives: renewable energy, urban management, and nature conservation. These three steps reflect a moderate (wasatiyyah) approach as the foundation of human relations with nature. On the one hand, Islam gives humans the earth to reap its benefits (al-intifâ’) and, on the other hand, gives them a mandate to protect the environment from damage (al-ishlâh). For example, the use of renewable energy (solar, water, wind, geothermal) to combat environmental damage caused by excessive carbon emissions and regional management such as the development of electric transportation that is more effective and efficient than motorized transportation, as well as sustainable waste management. The community continues to benefit from clean energy while minimizing the impact of environmental damage.