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Translating global theories of change into tangible steps for conservation of ecosystems
Developing a framework for global ‘theories of change’ that coordinate local and global actions to secure a future where humans live in harmony with nature
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Living within safe & just Earth System Boundaries for blue water
Can basic human water needs be met without exceeding safe and just Earth System Boundaries (ESB) for surface and groundwater (blue water), defined to protect people and planet?
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Griffith aims to go green on new flagship building
Construction is set to commence on a new flagship building at Griffith University’s Nathan campus which will target a five-star Green Star Building V1 rating.
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Symposium in Hanoi brings together the best of Australian and Vietnamese cattle experts
The future of beef cattle trade between Australia and Vietnam was discussed at a symposium in Hanoi highlighting an industry collaboration in technical expertise.
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Surfers’ mental health creates US$1 trillion economic wave
Study calculates large-scale economic value of mental health benefits of recreational surfing.
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Summit leaders accelerate climate action for 2030 targets
Summit unites leaders to build capacity and accelerate climate action in Australia.
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Devil in the detail — What corporations aren’t disclosing about their C02 emissions
A new study finds most corporations don't report the full scope of their carbon footprint with many claiming to be ‘green’.
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Traditional owners take the lead safeguarding fresh & marine waterways
A collaboration between Griffith University and the Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation is training groups of Traditional owners to take the lead monitoring and safeguarding fresh & marine waterways in the Gulf of Carpentaria
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Four years in a row! Griffith MBA ranks #1 overall in Corporate Knights
Griffith University’s Business School (GBS) ranked number one overall in the Top 40 Corporate Knights’ 2023 Better World MBA ranking.
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Climate-induced loss is impeding human rights in the Pacific
Climate change is impeding the human rights of a large group of people living in the Pacific, a recent report in Nature reveals.
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New dental clinic increases Gold Coast community access to dental health
Griffith Health Clinic launched the new dental clinic expansion which provides affordable and accessible dental care and placements for students.
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New interactive report shows financial vulnerability hotspots across Australia
The newly released CofFEE Financial Resilience Barometer reveals locations experiencing hardship and financial vulnerability across Australia.
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Understanding a river’s history is key to predicting its response
A new Griffith study has developed a metric to describe the relationship between flow and water quality to understand the response of waterways to flood events
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Green & Blue by ’32 – restoring catchments & rivers in SEQ for the 2032 Olympics
Can we turn our catchments and cities green, and make our waterways blue by 2032, and if so, how?
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Rock stars help accelerate rock art preservation and rural digital literacy project
Pearl Jam’s Vitalogy Foundation acknowledged the work of a Griffith multidisciplinary research team with a $60,000 grant to accelerate digital literacy for the children of Laura State School in Cape York Peninsula, remote far north Queensland.
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Change 2023 Conference – Empower, Enable, Enact
Griffith University’s annual Change Conference is back and fast becoming a signature event as an instrument for making change happen.
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Aviation Reimagined to take decarbonisation discussion to new heights
Industry leaders, policymakers and researchers unite to discuss transition towards climate ready aviation sector.
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New York and Dubai await Griffith Global Voices Fellows
Two Griffith University students are the only Queenslanders among 15 Australian delegates chosen to participate in the 2023 Global Voices Fellowship.