Economy Reimagined: Development through Sustainability and Inclusion
Keywords:
Green Economy, Sustainable Development, Gender Equality (SDG 5), Islamic Feminism, Economic GrowthAbstract
In recent years, as the climate crisis has become major topic in global discourses, green economy emerged as a revolutionary approach for balancing economic transformation with environmental responsibility. Although worldwide awareness of this idea has accelerated, recent discussions on green economy framework often overlooks the role of women and girls empowerment (Sustainable Development Goal 5) in enabling long-term resilience. The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of gender-equal development strategies in enhancing perserverance and innovation in environmentally conscious economic growth. Through integrative, literature-based analysis across relevant fields, this study highlights the connection between innovation and resilience within the green economy and the principles of sustainable development, particularly those promoting women’s and girls’ empowerment. In many Muslim-majority contexts, interpretations of Islamic teachings have historically constrained women’s participation in economic spheres. This paper argues that reinterpreting gender equality through an Islamic feminist lens can strengthen women’s contribution to the green economy by expanding access, participation, and leadership in sustainable sectors. It identifies three key mechanisms: ethical reinterpretation of Islamic teachings, recognizing women’s agency through economic empowerment, as well as resilient transformation through gender-inclusive development aligned with SDG 5 and green economy principles.References
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