Islamic Waqf: A Tool for Sustainable Forest Conservation and Livelihoods in Indonesia

Marissa Malahayati and Lukytawati Anggraeni ()
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Marissa Malahayati: World Bank – Indonesia Country Office
Lukytawati Anggraeni: Department of Economic Science, IPB University, Lingkar Kampus Dramaga

Chapter Chapter 13 in Islamic Financial Markets and Institutions, 2025, pp 275-299 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This study examines the potential of green waqf in Indonesia to advance forest conservation and community livelihoods. It leverages waqf land for reforestation, biodiversity enhancement, and sustainable land management, highlighting the alignment of religious philanthropy with ecological goals. Case studies of the Jantho Waqf Forest and Bogor Waqf Forest illustrate the benefits but also expose challenges such as limited awareness, complex land certification, and underutilized cash waqf. Policy recommendations include clarifying waqf land ownership and usage rights, streamlining the land certification process, integrating waqf into national environmental and development plans, developing innovative financial instruments for green waqf projects, promoting capacity-building initiatives, and launching public awareness campaigns to foster community participation. These actions are essential for achieving Indonesia’s climate and conservation targets.

Keywords: Green waqf; Land conservation; Islamic endowment; Waqf forest; Sustainable land use (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G23 O13 Q56 Z1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-8650-6_13

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