The Regulatory Framework of Green Zakat to Support the Transition Towards a Green Economy Based on the Principles of Islamic Justice

Abstract

Abstract

The background of this study focuses on the development of the concept of green zakat as an effort to expand the function of zakat in the context of environmental sustainability. Although zakat in Indonesia has largely been directed towards socio-economic programs, there is no regulation that explicitly directs zakat to support environmental conservation and sustainable development. This study aims to propose a regulatory framework for green zakat that can support environmental projects and energy transitions, as well as integrate the principles of maqashid syariah, such as hifz al-bi'ah (environmental protection), in zakat distribution. The research method used is a normative-analytical approach with a literature review to analyze the existing zakat regulations, the challenges faced, and the opportunities for directing zakat towards the green sector. Data were collected from various secondary sources, including zakat regulations, literature related to productive zakat, and international practices. The results of the study show that, despite the large potential of zakat in Indonesia, the zakat allocated to the environmental sector is still very minimal (<1%), and there is a regulatory gap that prevents zakat from being utilized for environmental sustainability. This study suggests the need for a revision of zakat regulations to include green zakat clauses, as well as the issuance of a new PMA to support the utilization of zakat for green projects. In conclusion, green zakat has the potential to become an important instrument in supporting sustainable development but requires clear legal foundations and measurable systems for its implementation.