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Islamic Leaders Preach Conservation in Sumatra, Indonesia
Do religious texts mandate respect for the earth and other species? Some Islamic leaders in Sumatra believe the Koran does.
In Indonesia, the country with the highest rate of deforestation and some of the most diverse habitat in the world, many Islamic leaders believe religion is the key to conservation. In Sumatra, habitat is disappearing fast, mainly due to oil palm plantations, and populations of animals like the Sumatran orangutan and tiger are dwindling. Education is key to solving the region’s environmental problems, the leaders believe, and religion has the potential to spark wide public interest in environmental awareness.