Griffith Beacons
The tricks Australian forests use to survive bushfires
A review by The Bushfire Recovery Project has confirmed how it is that Australian eucalypt forests survive and regenerate after devastating wildfires like the 2019-20 Black Summer fires.
Australian Rivers Institute
Griffith experts take leading role in national environmental research hub
Griffith University will host eastern node of a new environmental research hub providing leadership in threatened species and extreme events such as bushfires.
COVID-19
G20 stimulus potential triple win for climate, biodiversity and pandemic prevention
A new report is calling on the G20 to fund ‘Nature-based Solutions’ that address three of the main risks to humankind: biodiversity loss, climate change and global pandemics.
Australian Rivers Institute
Griffith data projects receive welcome boost
Griffith University’s unique FishID software project has been given a boost with the announcement of $211,000 in funding from the Australian Research Data Commons.
Cities Research Institute
New funding to make life for aged care residents cooler
Life in aged care could become a whole lot cooler thanks to an innovative new research project led by University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) and Griffith University.
Environmental Futures Research Institute
High-profile board to drive new approach for climate action
Growing concern about climate change has led to the appointment of an Australian-first board to help develop new strategies, partnerships and investment for climate action.
Cities Research Institute
Research dives deep to understand climate impacts on whales
A world-first research project aims to understand how ocean changes influence the recovery of whale populations in the southern hemisphere.
Alumni
Climate adaptation scientist wins Young Tall Poppy Award
Griffith University climate change adaptation scientist Dr Johanna Nalau has been recognised at the prestigious 2020 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.
Australian Rivers Institute
Gold Coast Bay Hope Spot embraces the harmony between city and sea
Gold Coast Bay is this week being declared a Mission Blue Hope Spot becoming part of a worldwide network that raises public awareness of marine protected areas.
Centre for Environment and Population Health
Experts say climate action is needed to sustain healthcare
A panel of international experts brought together by Griffith University has warned there will be dire health consequences if action is not taken against climate change.
Environmental Futures Research Institute
Disclosure of climate-related financial risks not enough to drive action
A new Griffith University study cautions over-reliance on a financial disclosure framework for driving climate action.
Griffith Beacons
Griffith University to tackle climate change in new program
Griffith University has launched a new initiative to tackle one of the world’s most pressing problems.