Syi’ar Da’i Indonesia (SYIDA’I) and Amanah Daya Nusantara (AYANA) jointly organized an Ecological Da’wah Workshop and Strategic Planning Meeting under the theme “Green Da’wah: Fostering Environmental Stewardship and Community Well-Being” at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Training Center in Ciputat.

The event brought together Islamic preachers (da’i), religious leaders, academics, social activists, environmental practitioners, and various stakeholders to explore the role of da’wah in addressing climate change while strengthening community well-being and resilience.

In his opening remarks, Rizal Algamar, Executive Director of AYANA, emphasized that da’wah must be able to respond to the real challenges faced by society. Beyond strengthening spiritual values, he highlighted the importance of integrating environmental stewardship and economic empowerment into religious outreach efforts. According to him, protecting the environment is a shared responsibility and an amanah (sacred trust) that must be upheld to create sustainable benefits for communities.

Meanwhile, Ustadz Usman Syafruddin, Chairman of SYIDA’I, underscored that ecological da’wah is a practical expression of the Islamic principle of Rahmatan lil ‘Alamin (mercy to all creation), promoting harmony between humanity, society, and the natural environment.

One of the key sessions of the event was a panel discussion moderated by Rini Ratnaningsih, Treasurer of SYIDA’I, featuring Rully N. Amrullah, Program Director of AYANA, and KH. Saiful Bahri, Chairman of the Da’wah Commission of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI).

The discussion explored the growing impacts of climate change on communities, including threats to food security, public health, vulnerable populations, and increasing disaster risks. The panel also highlighted the important role of religious leaders in raising environmental awareness and encouraging community-driven action.

During the session, Rully introduced AYANA’s integrated framework built upon three key pillars: Theology, Economy, and Ecology. He also presented the concept of Faith-Based Climate Action, which positions religious values as a catalyst for social transformation, climate awareness, and community action.

KH. Saiful Bahri emphasized the importance of da’wah, religious guidance, and Islamic perspectives in promoting environmental conservation. He noted that protecting the environment is not solely the responsibility of governments or environmental groups, but a moral and spiritual obligation shared by all members of society.

As part of strengthening collaboration, the event also marked the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SYIDA’I and AYANA. The partnership aims to develop various collaborative initiatives, including capacity building for da’i, environmental-based da’wah materials, community action programs, public awareness campaigns, and cross-sector partnerships.

Through this workshop, SYIDA’I and AYANA aspire to foster a more structured and sustainable ecological da’wah movement that contributes meaningfully to environmental stewardship, community well-being, and long-term resilience.