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MUI urges House to draft law to prevent climate crisis
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has issued a fatwa urging the House of Representatives to draft a law on preventing the climate crisis, citing extreme weather events and environmental damage.
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A resident stands among the debris of a house destroyed by a small tornado in Sukadana village, Sumedang regency, West Java on Feb. 22, 2024. The West Java Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) recorded 97 houses and 17 factory buildings that were damaged in the disaster that broke out on Feb. 21, injuring at least 31 people. (Antara/Raisan Al Farisi)
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he Indonesia Ulema Council (MUI) has issued a fatwa urging the House of Representatives to fast-track legislation to mitigate the ongoing climate crisis.
The edict, formally called Fatwa No. 86/2023, outlines recommendations for addressing the impacts of the climate crisis through a regulatory approach. It was signed on Nov. 10 of last year but was only made public earlier this week.
"The legislature should prioritize the development of a law on climate change that incorporates principles and values of climate justice," the fatwa stated.
While the edict is primarily aimed at the national legislature, it also calls on regional administrations to prioritize environmental protections and climate resilience when evaluating investment proposals.
A request for them to consider environmentally conscious spatial plans was also on the cards.
"Regional governments must conduct climate change awareness campaigns for all levels of society within their respective jurisdictions," the fatwa said.
The MUI's recommendations also extend to the business community, including a call for entrepreneurs to strictly adhere to licensing regulations, including provisions related to environmental impact assessments (EIAs).
