Climate and Justice
In this lecture, we confront the pressing challenges posed by climate change in river basins engaged in intensive agriculture. Highlighting the Indus basin, we examine the expected intensification of the hydrological cycle, leading to severe floods and droughts, alongside the critical reduction in river flows due to diminishing snow and glacier reserves. This lecture navigates the complex terrain of demand management and technological adaptation, while critically addressing the concept of water justice. It questions who bears the responsibility for climate-induced changes, especially when external actors are involved. Delving into the notion of justice, we explore its definitions and implications from an Islamic perspective, offering a unique lens to understand water justice in regions with significant Muslim populations. This discussion not only addresses environmental and technological challenges but also engages with the deeper ethical considerations of equity and responsibility in the face of global climate change.
Date: 6 June 2024, 17:15 (Thursday, 7th week, Trinity 2024)
Venue: Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Marston Road OX3 0EE
Speaker: Dr Abubakr Muhammad (Lahore University of Management Sciences)
Organising department: Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Organisers: Prof Shahid Jameel (Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies), Dr Adeel Malik (Globe Fellow, Islamic Centre Lecturer in the Economies of Muslim Societies)
Organiser contact email address: academic.office@oxcis.ac.uk
Part of: Human-Water Systems: Lessons For and From River Basins of the Muslim World
Booking required?: Recommended
Booking url: https://www.oxcis.ac.uk/form/human-water-systems-series
Booking email: academic.office@oxcis.ac.uk
Audience: Public
Editor: Moin Nizami