GREEN ECONOMY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE SHARIA PERSPECTIVE: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF INDONESIA

Abstract

This study aims to assess the extent to which Indonesia’s energy policy documents align with green economy principles by examining the consistency of low-carbon energy development from an Islamic (sharia) perspective. The analysis focuses on how national policies accommodate energy transition strategies, the expansion of renewable energy’s share in the energy mix, and emission-reduction efforts, while also evaluating their conformity with sustainability values embedded in the maqasid al-shariah. The research employs content analysis of various government documents, national energy reports, international publications, and the latest Indonesian energy statistics. The analytical process includes categorizing key themes, quantifying the frequency of green economy concepts, and mapping their alignment with sharia indicators. The findings reveal that the integration of green economy principles within Indonesia’s energy policies has strengthened, particularly in the development of renewable energy, improvements in energy efficiency, and emission-reduction initiatives. Nevertheless, gaps between policy targets and actual achievements remain. From a sharia perspective, policies that promote environmental protection are consistent with the objectives of hifz al-bi’ah and hifz al-mal. These findings suggest the need to reinforce regulatory frameworks, increase investment in the renewable energy sector, and adapt policies based on sharia-aligned sustainability principles to accelerate the national energy transition.