Resonance of Islamic Values on Environmental Conservation through Religious Communication in the Context of Global Climate Change in Probolinggo

Abstract

Climate change constitutes a global challenge that requires not only technological and policy-based responses but also value-oriented and spiritual engagement. This qualitative study examines the resonance of Islamic values on environmental preservation through religious communication in the context of global climate change, focusing on Probolinggo Regency, East Java. Using a phenomenological case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis involving religious leaders, environmentally affected community members, and local policy actors. The findings indicate that Islamic values such as khalifah (human stewardship of the earth) and amanah (moral responsibility) are actively communicated through sermons, religious gatherings, and informal religious forums. These values function as ethical narratives that resonate with the community by shaping ecological awareness and moral reflection regarding environmental degradation. Religious messages emphasizing the prohibition of environmental harm (la darar), justice (‘adl), and moderation (anti-israf) contextualize climate-related issues such as coastal erosion and land degradation experienced locally. The study also reveals a gap between the normative transmission of Islamic environmental values and their translation into sustained collective action. While religious communication succeeds in fostering moral awareness, its resonance remains uneven due to socio-economic, structural, and institutional constraints. This study argues that strengthening the resonance of Islamic values requires their integration into religious education, community-based communication strategies, and environmentally responsive public policies. Effective religious communication can transform Islamic values into practical ecological ethics, reinforcing Islam’s role as rahmatan lil ‘alamin and contributing to climate resilience and environmental justice in Indonesia.