Are we doing enough to tackle environmental issues?
Broadcaster: British Muslim TV
First Broadcast: 25th of January 2016 at 9pm
Repeat: Saturday 30th of January 2016 at 1pm
The earth is slowly being destroyed by climate change and make no mistake, our unsustainable lifestyles and the actions of our governments, industries and businesses are having a direct, oppressive result on some of the poorest people in the world. So what can you and I do about it? Join Fareena Alam as she discusses how we should tackle invironmental issues with a panel of experts.
Panel
Dr. Fuad Ali is a researcher and writer with interests in climate change, decoloniality and social change. He runs the Duriana Climate Summit Delegation and is now researching for a book project called Khidr Beckons.
Tahmid Dewan is a committee member of the Muslim Climate Action group and works for Climate Change Campaign at Islamic Relief UK. He has worked for numerous other NGOs, including Ourvoices which mobilises faith groups around climate change issues.
Fazlun Khalid is a world-renowned advocate of environmental protection rooted in Islam. He Founded the Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (IFEES) in the mid-1980s listed amongst the “500 Most Influential Muslims in the World”
Uzma Asghar is Co-Founder of The Organic Shed, which helps local communities access wholesome, sustainable living. She helps source local & ethical produce and loves getting to know producers & suppliers.