10 Reduced Inequalities
Building diversity in STEM & freshwater science
In the lead up to the Freshwater Sciences Downunder conference in Brisbane, Griffith University hosts minority students from the United States as part of the Society for Freshwater Science Emerge Program
1 No Poverty
A just world on a safe planet: quantifying Earth System Boundaries
Griffith researchers collaborated on new study that shows humans are taking colossal risks with the future of civilization and everything that lives on Earth.
1 No Poverty
SDG focus elevates Griffith in Times Higher Ed 2023 sustainability impact rankings.
Griffith University ranked second overall in Queensland in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2023 and ranked 72 overall, out of 1591 institutions globally, highlighting Griffith’s commitment to the values of sustainable development.
1 No Poverty
Social networks the key to water management & sanitation in the Pacific
A Griffith-led study has found traditional and digital social networks are key to improving community water management & sanitation in the Pacific
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Why was Brisbane’s 2022 flood different?
11 years on from the devastating 2011 flood, why was the Brisbane 2022 flood different? Why did it inundate areas untouched since 1974?
13 Climate Action
Digital Technologies for a Climate Resilient Water Sector
The International WaterCentre is helping the water sector understand the digital technologies needed to build a climate resilient future
13 Climate Action
Sediment run-off modelling tool could be gamechanger for GBR
Project to develop catchment gully erosion model for healthier Great Barrier Reef.
Australian Rivers Institute
Recovering & restoring threatened species in Moonaboola
Research helps ensure river restoration in Mary River targeted to benefit threatened species.
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Bushfire fighting chemicals extinguish frog development
A new Griffith study has found that bushfire fighting chemicals commonly marketed as environmentally friendly can severely affect frog development
Australian Rivers Institute
Oysters back from the brink thanks to novel restoration
Restoration effort attracts 3 million news oysters and 4.5 million aquatic animals to region.
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Sedimentation sifted out of pollution priorities
Sediment runoff from land use change is missing from global priorities, despite being one of the greatest threats facing freshwater and marine ecosystems
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Simultaneous climate extremes a risk to global societies and systems: study
Research finds increasing global concurrent climate extremes pose large risks to society and ecosystems.
13 Climate Action
How will abandoned farmlands respond to sea level rise?
A Griffith University study found that wetland vegetation will naturally re-establish on abandoned agricultural land threatened by sea level rise
12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Research highlights environmental stressors of farmed chicken and salmon
Research finds food fed to farmed chicken and salmon accounts for 78% and over 67% of their environmental impacts.
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Emerging Indigenous women scientists recognised with Academy award
PhD candidate and Bidjara woman Michelle Hobbs recognised with science award.
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
New freshwater mussels discovered in southwestern Australia
Genetic techniques have helped uncover a new threatened species of freshwater mussel in southern Western Australia
Australian Rivers Institute
Are we breathing airborne microplastics; the exposure lurking inside our homes?
People are exposed to thousands of airborne microplastics a year indoors, a Griffith-led study has found.
Australian Rivers Institute
Partnership trio join forces to tackle methane emissions
A new targeted research program to address landfill methane emissions saw the partners involved unite during a recent visit to Griffith University’s Nathan campus.