Environmental Responsibility

A year of environmental urgency and progress
A year of environmental urgency and progress
29 December 2023

The year 2023 was marked by an urgent need to make progress on environmental protection and climate action. In this recap, learn how the Aga Khan Development Network and members of the Jamat made progress in this field over the past 12 months.

Members of the Jamat were active participants at the UN Climate Conference this year. L to R: Qahir Dhanani; Alida Saleh; Al-Karim Govindji.
Members of the Jamat were active participants at the UN Climate Conference this year. L to R: Qahir Dhanani; Alida Saleh; Al-Karim Govindji.
Ismailis engage in climate action at COP28
Ismailis engage in climate action at COP28
22 December 2023

In the bustling city of Dubai, host city of this year's UN Climate Conference (COP28), a confluence of minds and ideas gathered to pave the way toward a more sustainable future. Among the diverse group of delegates, advocates, and stakeholders, members of the Jamat were active participants in helping to make progress in the field of climate action.

Prince Rahim in conversation with Her Excellency Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy, the UAE Minister for International Cooperation, at the 28th UN Climate Conference held in Dubai.
Prince Rahim in conversation with Her Excellency Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy, the UAE Minister for International Cooperation, at the 28th UN Climate Conference held in Dubai.
Prince Rahim and AKDN leaders attend COP28
Prince Rahim and AKDN leaders attend COP28
7 December 2023

Prince Rahim and leaders from the Aga Khan Development Network are attending the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) this week in Dubai. Their presence underscores the Ismaili Imamat’s commitment to protecting the environment and fostering sustainable solutions to the climate crisis.

Muslims believe that humans are stewards or trustees of the Earth, with a duty to care for and protect Allah’s creation.
Muslims believe that humans are stewards or trustees of the Earth, with a duty to care for and protect Allah’s creation.
At the intersection of faith and ecology
At the intersection of faith and ecology
28 November 2023

Ahead of this week’s UN climate change conference (COP28), there’s a growing urgency for more awareness — and more action. An often overlooked source of inspiration for sustainable living is found in the teachings of Islam, where a profound connection between faith and environmental stewardship has been emphasised for centuries.

For your next cup of chai, consider using an eco-friendly non-dairy milk.
For your next cup of chai, consider using an eco-friendly non-dairy milk.
How sustainable is your cup of chai?
How sustainable is your cup of chai?
27 September 2023

When you’re next at the grocery store, reaching for that package of milk, why not consider an alternate option that’s more eco-friendly? To help keep your consumption as sustainable as possible, we’ve done some digging to unearth the most sustainable milk alternatives, and reviewed their taste and suitability for your tea and coffee needs!

Salima Visram (right) and her younger sister, Samara (left) founded a fashion label to help fund their Soular Backpack project. It’s now a successful eco-conscious brand in its own right.
Salima Visram (right) and her younger sister, Samara (left) founded a fashion label to help fund their Soular Backpack project. It’s now a successful eco-conscious brand in its own right.
A story of fashion and compassion
A story of fashion and compassion
27 September 2023

Salima Visram grew up in Kenya — a land of striking beauty and vibrant colours. She always had selfless aspirations: her initial career goal was to work for the UN. But while at university in Canada, she learned about different ways to make a positive impact on the world, and her journey took an unexpected detour.

Eco-anxiety is a normal response to the escalating environmental crisis surrounding societies around the world.
Eco-anxiety is a normal response to the escalating environmental crisis surrounding societies around the world.
Confronting eco-anxiety in a changing world
Confronting eco-anxiety in a changing world
29 August 2023

Parents are encouraged to teach anxious children that not all thoughts are real, since the human body sometimes responds to imaginary threats. However, climate change is not imaginary, it is real — and for some children, it is terrifying.

Incorporating more plant-based foods into the diet can be beneficial for both human and planetary health.
Incorporating more plant-based foods into the diet can be beneficial for both human and planetary health.
Carnivore to compassion: My journey to a plant-powered lifestyle
Carnivore to compassion: My journey to a plant-powered lifestyle
28 August 2023

Vegan diets are surging in popularity, but are sometimes viewed with a degree of scepticism. A barrage of questions like “won’t you miss meat?” and “how will you get enough protein?” are often posed at those who become vegan. I once asked those same questions, but now I have some answers. Here’s my story.

By explaining the causes and impacts of climate change to our children, we can empower them to become informed and engaged stewards of the environment.
By explaining the causes and impacts of climate change to our children, we can empower them to become informed and engaged stewards of the environment.
Explaining climate change to children: A parent's guide
Explaining climate change to children: A parent's guide
5 July 2023

Climate change is the most important topic affecting the future of our children. As responsible parents, it's important for us to talk to them about the issue. This article can help you explain climate change in a way that’s easy for children to understand.

As summer temperatures soar, extreme heat events can be critical tests of survival.
As summer temperatures soar, extreme heat events can be critical tests of survival.
Ten tips to stay safe in extreme heat
Ten tips to stay safe in extreme heat
28 June 2023

As summer begins in the northern hemisphere, many regions are bracing for another season of record-breaking heat waves. While some of us may enjoy the sunny weather, others may suffer from exhaustion, dehydration, or heat stroke. How can we all stay safe and comfortable during these scorching days?

This rendering of the Aga Hall Estate project depicts a planned charbagh garden.
This rendering of the Aga Hall Estate project depicts a planned charbagh garden.
Aga Hall Estate laying the foundation for a greener future
Aga Hall Estate laying the foundation for a greener future
23 June 2023

The summer of 2023 in India is turning out to be the one of the hottest, with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius. The threat of such heat waves and the broader risks of climate change are making green buildings a growing area of interest for the real estate sector.

The Living Sea - Natural Beauty was on display at the Ismaili Centre Toronto from 24 May to 4 June.
The Living Sea - Natural Beauty was on display at the Ismaili Centre Toronto from 24 May to 4 June.
In conversation with Prince Hussain for World Oceans Day
In conversation with Prince Hussain for World Oceans Day
7 June 2023

In celebration of World Oceans Day on 8 June, join us on The Ismaili TV for an exclusive interview with Prince Hussain, as he walks through his marine wildlife photography exhibition at the Ismaili Centre Toronto. Prince Hussain shares his profound love for the oceans, emphasising the urgent need for conservation and protection, and shares exclusive insights into the making of the exhibition. Watch the interview now on The Ismaili TV.

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