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Islamic Finance Workshops

Year Published

2024

Contributing Organizations

Ethical Finance Exchange (EFx)
Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI)
Greenpeace MENA

Type of Resource

Webinar or Podcast

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Islamic Finance

Target Audience

All

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This two-part workshop series introduces the foundations of Islamic finance and explores recent trends in sustainable Islamic finance, linking traditional principles with global sustainability initiatives.

Why This Matters

The resource shows how Islamic finance can align with global sustainability agendas, mobilize ethical capital, and expand its role in sustainable development.

Key Insights

  • Workshop 1 reviews the history and principles of Islamic finance, including ethical screening, risk-sharing, and distinct product structures
  • Workshop 2 compares the size of conventional, Islamic, and sustainable Islamic finance sectors
  • Highlights global initiatives such as PRB, PRI, and the SDGs, and reviews Islamic finance sector engagement with them

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