
How Islamic finance can build resilience to climate change
In arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), extreme weather manifestations such as droughts caused by prolonged dry spells, among other climate stressors, put ASALs at risk and intensify conflicts.
Maram Ahmed is a Fellow at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Maram's current research interests include humanitarian financing, women’s empowerment, sustainable development, and governance.
In arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), extreme weather manifestations such as droughts caused by prolonged dry spells, among other climate stressors, put ASALs at risk and intensify conflicts.
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