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91 gap statements mined from Religion, Ecology, and Ethics papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 1,020 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 recommends further research on three areas: comparative studies between Baduy ecological ethics and Islamic environmental movements in Indonesia; deeper ethnographic research on generational change among Inner and Outer Baduy communities; and policy-oriented research on how indigenous ecological knowledge can inform sustainable development without reducing sacred traditions to technical environmental tools.

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

  • 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

  • Future research can focus on the long-term sustainability of the project. Future research can explore the replication of the project's achievements and plans in other contexts. Future research can analyze the impact of the project on the local community.

    A case study about entrepreneurship and the implementation of integral ecology based on Pope Francis’ flagship legacy project in Castel Gandolfo · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for more research on integral ecology in practice. There is a lack of understanding of how Catholic social teaching can be applied in sustainable development projects.

    A case study about entrepreneurship and the implementation of integral ecology based on Pope Francis’ flagship legacy project in Castel Gandolfo · 2026 · DOI

  • The book discusses the need to revise the set of criteria and indicators used by economists.

    Book Review: ASE Publishing House Book launch Ecolonomy · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the lack of explicit focus on environmental issues in Arabic language textbooks.

    Integrating Islamic Environmental Ethics into Arabic Language Education: Eco-Theological Perspectives from Indonesian Madrasah Aliyah · 2026 · DOI

  • The study suggests that future research should empirically test the eco-pesantren framework across diverse pesantren contexts. The study suggests that future research should explore the application of the framework in other educational settings.

    Eco-pesantren in Indonesia: A Faith-Based Sustainability Education Model Integrating Islamic Environmental Ethics and Institutional Practices · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the existing literature on Islamic green economy. There is no comprehensive study addressing the legal and ethical principles of the green economy.

    Is Islamic Economy “Green” Enough? Legal and Ethical Foundations of Green Economy from an Islamic Perspective · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to integrate Qur'anic ecotheological values into sustainable agricultural practices. The study seeks to address this gap by examining the implementation of these values at Yoso Farm.

    Yoso Farm as a Model of Qur'anic Ecotheology: Reflections on Surah Al-An‘ām [6]: 99 in the Conservation of Nature and Plants · 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 study notes that existing scholarship on eco-pesantren tends to focus on practical implementation rather than deeper discussion of ethical, pedagogical, and institutional dimensions.

    Eco-pesantren in Indonesia: A Faith-Based Sustainability Education Model Integrating Islamic Environmental Ethics and Institutional Practices · 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 paper identifies a gap in the discussion of religion and ecological issues. The study aims to fill this gap by examining the relationship between Jain cosmology and ecological stewardship.

    Aparigraha: Ecological Stewardship in Jain Ethics · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The lack of understanding of the concept of the green economy among the community (“Peran Ekoteologi Islam dalam Mendukung Green Economy dan Perilaku Ramah…”, 2026); (2) The researcher's lack of fluency in any Bantu-based South African language was a limitation (“A methodology for the study of an informal environmental economy”, 2026); (3) 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…”, 2026); (4) Future research can explore the application of the paper's findings to specific environmental challenges (“The interrelatedness between wisdom literature, creation theology and…”, 2026); (5) There is a need to find new approaches to address environmental challenges (“Environmental awareness in Vedic period : An assessment”, 2026). 91 gap statements have been mined from Religion, Ecology, and Ethics papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 1,020 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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