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.
Centre for Clean Environment and Energy
Griffith boosts its sustainability credentials with solar energy deal
The University has entered into an agreement with CS Energy which will ensure 50 percent of its electricity needs are provided by renewable power sources from next year.
Australian Rivers Institute
Griffith showcases commitment to sustainability
Griffith’s commitment to environmental sustainability remains as important as ever and is being showcased with the University’s Sustainability Week.
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.
Architecture, construction and planning
Pandemic won’t Hult students’ international competition
A scheme to build rooftop community gardens will spearhead a Griffith undergrad team's efforts against some of the world’s brightest in the Hult Prize Regional Finals.
Business and government
Academic recognised for contribution to sustainable tourism
Griffith University’s Professor Susanne Becken has been recognized for her contribution to sustainable tourism with two prestigious awards.
Arts Education Law
Griffith’s commitment to sustainable development shines in high profile film
Griffith’s EcoAdapt project and Griffith Centre for Coastal Management highlighted in BBC-produced film.
Griffith Business School
Marine ecosystem values the focus of Rising Star of research
Multidisciplinary approach needed to enhance awareness of marine ecosystems values, says researcher.
Architecture, construction and planning
Geography and tech key to sustainable development
Learning how to use technology and geography to aid in creating sustainable developments was the aim when Griffith University STEM students Martin Juncal and Jacob Breslin traveled to Thailand last month on a scholarship.
Alumni
Graduate’s sustainable Lady Elliot Island design wins national architecture award
Griffith University graduate Sobi Slingsby recognised for being at the forefront of architecture and climate change.
Engineering, IT and aviation
Partnership builds community capacity for clean, renewable power after Cyclone Pam
Researchers train Vanuatu school students and staff in off-grid renewable power systems.
Business and government
Symposium explores climate impact on health, attitudes and environment
One-day event examines broad impacts of climate change during Climate Week QLD 2019.
Australian Rivers Institute
Cheers – charge your glass with a Griffith scientist
Science will be on tap when researchers trade the lab for the pub.
Centre for Environment and Population Health
Witoelar Dialogue responds to the region’s climate change challenges
The two-day event was part of the Collaborative Australia-Indonesia Program on Sustainable Development and Climate Change (CAIPSDCC).
Griffith Asia Institute
Inaugural ‘Witoelar Dialogue’ to deepen regional cooperation on climate change and sustainable development
The dialogue is part of a wider Collaborative Australia-Indonesia Program on Sustainable Development and Climate Change led by Griffith University.
Arts Education Law
Griffith academics to share expertise at key UN climate change conference
Griffith delegation to engage at highest level of global climate policy.