Dr. Mohd Istajib Mokhtar is an academic specializing in Sustainability Policy, Environmental Law and Ethics, and Islamic Jurisprudence of the Environment. His work is distinguished by a strong interdisciplinary approach that integrates legal frameworks, public policy, sustainability science, and faith-based perspectives to address contemporary environmental challenges. As of 2026, Dr. Istajib has published more than 25 articles in Scopus-indexed journals, accumulating over 375 citations and an H-index of 9, with several publications appearing in top 10% Web of Science (WoS)-indexed journals. Beyond academic publishing, he has authored hundreds of media articles on sustainability policy and environmental law and has been featured as a climate communicator in approximately 20 mainstream media programmes, contributing to public engagement and knowledge dissemination. He has authored and contributed to several notable publications, including Faith for Earth: Intersection of Islamic Principles, Environmental Conservation and Global Awareness and Islam and Nature, developed in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and WWF-Malaysia. He is also the author of Companion Animal Welfare in Malaysia: Policy, Law and Religion, published by Universiti Malaya Press. Dr. Istajib has secured more than 20 research grants, including community-based initiatives, with a cumulative value exceeding RM2.2 million. His research consistently bridges academic scholarship and practical application, particularly in the areas of sustainability policy and environmental law. He has served as