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76 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 843 Religion, Ecology, and Ethics papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The study faces the challenge of integrating Sachiko Murata's Taoist-Sufistic framework into the interpretation of cosmic verses. The research needs to address the limitation of being limited to textual and philosophical analysis.

    The Cosmology of Love in the Qur'an: A Taoist-Sufistic Reading of Cosmic Verses through Sachiko Murata · 2026 · DOI

  • Pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss are major environmental challenges. The degradation of the environment threatens human society. There is a need to find new approaches to address environmental challenges.

    Environmental awareness in Vedic period : An assessment · 2026 · DOI

  • The global environmental crisis is threatening the fabric of life on earth. Anthropocentrism has been the core concentration since the European Renaissance humanism. The natural world has a limited capacity to cooperate with rapid changes and can hardly absorb impacts.

    Aparigraha: Ecological Stewardship in Jain Ethics · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of excessive anthropocentrism, which prioritizes human interests over non-human beings and the environment. The article notes the challenge of intergenerational responsibility, highlighting the need for a clear account of justice and responsibility for future generations. The paper emphasizes the challenge of ecological education, which requires forming habits, virtues, and civic competences necessary for sustainable social life.

    Pope Francis’s Ecophilosophical Message: Guidelines for Building a Just and Sustainable World in the Light of Laudato si’ and Laudate Deum · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of addressing the socio-environmental crisis. It highlights the need for a new paradigm of justice. The study suggests that the crisis requires a radical reevaluation of humanity's place and its relationship with the environment.

    La Encíclica Laudato Si' Del Papa Francisco: Un Análisis del Llamado de la Iglesia Católica a Combatir la Crisis Ambiental · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of environmental pollution and the need for a widespread awakening to address it. It highlights the challenge of applying ancient Indian texts to modern environmental concerns. The paper suggests that the challenge of balancing human activities with environmental conservation is a key issue.

    Atharvaveda's Environmental Ethos: Ecological Wisdom in the Atharvanic Tradition · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of promoting environmental justice in the face of human-induced climate change and ecological degradation. It highlights the need to address the disconnect between human activities and the well-being of the environment.

    Ubuntu perspective on ecotheology towards environmental justice · 2026 · DOI

  • The current environmental regulations have not been effective in curbing ecological damage in Indonesia. There is a need for a new perspective on the relationship between humans and nature. There is a need for a more effective framework for environmental management.

    Ecological Conversion as a Legal Construction of Environmental Management Based on Dayak Kanayat’n Customary Law · 2026 · DOI

  • Climate change, - Pollution, - Biodiversity loss, - The need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing environmental issues

    Modern Jewish Environmental Initiatives: A Public-Health and Community-Sustainability Perspective · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of integrating spiritual and metaphysical perspectives with contemporary environmental ethics. The need to develop a holistic ecological model that addresses the complexities of human-nature relations. The difficulty of translating Al-Ghazali's ecological thought into practical applications and policies.

    Islamic Holistic Approach to Ecology: An Examination of Al-Ghazali's Thought in the Context of Contemporary Environmental Ethics · 2026 · DOI

  • Further study of the implications of Al-Ghazali's ecological thought for sustainable practices and policies. Exploration of the potential for integrating Islamic ecology with other spiritual and philosophical traditions. Development of new approaches to environmental sustainability that incorporate the principles of Tawhid, Khalifah, and Mizan.

    Islamic Holistic Approach to Ecology: An Examination of Al-Ghazali's Thought in the Context of Contemporary Environmental Ethics · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the concept of the green economy among the community. The need for an alternative strategy for building environmental awareness and supporting sustainable community development.

    Peran Ekoteologi Islam dalam Mendukung Green Economy dan Perilaku Ramah Lingkungan · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of developing ethical systems that prioritize environmental responsibility and sustainability. It highlights the need to address the ecological crisis through a comprehensive and inclusive approach. The study recognizes the challenge of promoting environmental awareness, empathy, and respect for life in the face of competing economic and social interests.

    Non-Violence and Environmental Responsibility in Jain Thought: An Ecological Interpretation of the Concept of Sthāvara Baddha Jīva · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the modern debate on environmental ethics, which has been shaped mainly by Western philosophical traditions. It highlights the need for a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to environmental responsibility, one that draws on diverse philosophical and cultural perspectives.

    Non-Violence and Environmental Responsibility in Jain Thought: An Ecological Interpretation of the Concept of Sthāvara Baddha Jīva · 2026 · DOI

  • The researcher's lack of fluency in any Bantu-based South African language was a limitation. The use of pseudonyms to identify research respondents may have limited the depth of the research. The researcher's positionality was a challenge in building trust with research respondents.

    A methodology for the study of an informal environmental economy · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should continue to develop and refine the socio-legal methodology for studying the informal environmental economy. The use of documentary film as a research methodology should be further explored. The paper highlights the need for further research on the challenges of building trust with research respondents in this field.

    A methodology for the study of an informal environmental economy · 2026 · DOI

  • The primary issue that needs to be examined is how Islamic education can serve as a strategic medium for fostering ecological responsibility through the enhancement of teachers' competencies. There is a need for studies that examine the integration of eco-theology into the curriculum in Islamic educational institutions.

    Eco-Theological Pedagogy in Islamic Education: the Transformation of Teacher Professionalism at Madrasah Schools · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can explore the application of the paper's findings to specific environmental challenges. It can also investigate the intersection of evolutionary science and theology in more depth.

    The interrelatedness between wisdom literature, creation theology and ecological responsibility · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between wisdom literature, creation theology, and ecological responsibility. It highlights the need for a theologically grounded ethical basis for environmental care.

    The interrelatedness between wisdom literature, creation theology and ecological responsibility · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to textual and philosophical analysis and does not incorporate empirical or ecological field data. The conclusions are primarily interpretive and theoretical.

    The Cosmology of Love in the Qur'an: A Taoist-Sufistic Reading of Cosmic Verses through Sachiko Murata · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the application of the study's findings to other indigenous communities and cultural contexts. The study's results could be used to inform the development of more sustainable and environmentally responsible practices in various contexts.

    The Baduy Experience of Divinity and its Significance For Cological Sustainability · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on the relationship between indigenous spiritual beliefs and ecological sustainability. The research highlights the need for more studies on the intersection of religion and ecology in various cultural contexts.

    The Baduy Experience of Divinity and its Significance For Cological Sustainability · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research can be done on applying Vedic environmental principles to modern environmental challenges. The study of Vedic texts and philosophical ideas can provide new insights into ecological ethics and sustainable lifestyles.

    Environmental awareness in Vedic period : An assessment · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can build on the study's findings to develop new approaches to Environmental Ethics. Future research can explore the application of local wisdom to environmental issues in other regions.

    Mulur Mungkret: Ilmu Bahagia Suryomentaram sebagai Etika Ekologi Nusantara · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the application of local wisdom to Environmental Ethics in the Nusantara region. The study addresses this gap by exploring the concept of mulur mungkret and its potential for environmental conservation.

    Mulur Mungkret: Ilmu Bahagia Suryomentaram sebagai Etika Ekologi Nusantara · 2026 · DOI

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