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THE POTENTIAL OF BAMBOO AS A SUSTAINABLE FOREST PRODUCT Costa, Tiago; Lima, Lucas; Silva, Pedro
Journal of Selvicoltura Asean Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jsa.v2i1.2031

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Bamboo is increasingly recognized as a sustainable forest product due to its rapid growth, versatility, and potential for contributing to environmental conservation. As global concerns about deforestation, climate change, and resource depletion grow, bamboo presents an alternative material that is both eco-friendly and economically viable. However, there is still limited research on its full potential, particularly in terms of its environmental benefits and commercial applications. This study aims to explore the potential of bamboo as a sustainable forest product by evaluating its environmental benefits, economic feasibility, and various commercial uses. The research also examines how bamboo cultivation can contribute to sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining a literature review, field surveys, and interviews with bamboo industry experts. Data were collected from bamboo cultivation sites, assessing growth rates, carbon sequestration potential, and local economic impacts. Qualitative interviews provided insights into the challenges and opportunities within the bamboo industry. The study found that bamboo grows rapidly, sequesters significant amounts of carbon, and provides an income-generating opportunity for rural communities. Bamboo-based products, such as construction materials and textiles, are gaining popularity due to their eco-friendly nature. However, challenges remain in terms of market development and supply chain infrastructure. Bamboo has substantial potential as a sustainable forest product that can play a key role in environmental conservation and economic development. Future research should focus on scaling up bamboo cultivation and improving market access to maximize its benefits.  
Reinterpreting ‘Khalifah Fil Ard’ as an Islamic Environmental Ethic for Addressing the 21st-Century Climate Crisis Silva, Pedro; Souza, Felipe; Lima, Rafaela; Ummah, Andrian Khoirul
Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability Vol. 2 No. 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jhrs.v2i6.2786

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Background. The accelerating climate crisis has prompted renewed global interest in ethical frameworks capable of guiding sustainable human–environment relations. In Islamic thought, the Qur’anic concept of khal?fah f?l-ar? (vicegerency on Earth) has traditionally been interpreted as a moral mandate for stewardship, accountability, and balanced interaction with the natural world. Purpose. This study aims to reexamine khal?fah f?l-ar? through an interdisciplinary lens that integrates Qur’anic exegesis, environmental philosophy, and climate ethics. Method. A qualitative research design is employed using textual hermeneutics, thematic content analysis of classical and modern tafsir, and comparative ethical analysis with environmental stewardship models. Results. The findings demonstrate that khal?fah f?l-ar? embodies a tripartite ethical structure: spiritual responsibility to God, moral responsibility to creation, and intergenerational responsibility for ecological continuity. These dimensions provide a normative foundation that contrasts sharply with anthropocentric paradigms driving ecological degradation. The research further shows that classical Islamic sources contain implicit ecological principles—such as moderation (wasatiyyah), balance (m?z?n), prohibition of harm (l? ?arar), and communal trust (am?nah)—which can form an integrated ethical framework for climate action. Conclusion. The study concludes that reinterpretation of khal?fah f?l-ar? offers a theologically grounded, ethically robust, and culturally resonant model for addressing climate crisis in Muslim-majority societies and globally. This work highlights the potential of Islamic environmental ethics to contribute meaningfully to sustainable policy, ecological education, and faith-informed climate activism.