Islamic Finance Workshops

Open Resource

Year Published

2024

Contributing Organizations

Greenpeace MENA

Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI)

Ethical Finance Exchange (EFx)

Type of Resource

Webinar or Podcast

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Islamic Finance

Target Audience

All

Relevant Geography

Global

Open Resource

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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