An interesting discussion about Islamic-based environmentalism and sustainable development

Eco-Islam Development – Inside Islam

Israel’s Army Makes Advances In Green, But Victory Comes First | Green Prophet

I have the deepest respect for the folks over at Green Prophet primarily because they carry the most up-to-date news about environmental issues relating to the Middle East altogether absent in the mainstream coverage of the region. However, when I saw this post I realized how particularly abstract environmentalist advocacy is without a deeper consideration of the politics involved.

"But besides finding ways to prevent pollution and other environmental damage, the introduction of environmental education into various military training courses may be the best way to promote better awareness in environmental protection, according to Maj. Victor Weiss, of the IDF Education Corps."

“'We are an important “link” in the education of young soldiers, both in the military and afterwards. By introducing environmental values to soldiers during their army service, these values can carry over into civilian life, and make them more aware of protecting and preserving the environment once their military service is over,' Maj. Weiss said.'"

Israel’s Army Makes Advances In Green, But Victory Comes First | Green Prophet

Opening Day

I am officially opening this today since I feel the need to put some critical perspective on the steady increase of blogs devoted to environmentalist advocacy in and for the Middle East as well as other issues involved with the politics of sustainable development inherent in the rationalities of global environmentalism. While I have had the idea to begin this blog for over a year, particularly when I began work on my MA thesis, I was nevertheless busy finishing my degree and thus it kept getting put on the back burner, so to speak.