13 Climate Action
Panel Discussion Advocates for Renewed Climate Leadership in Oceania
In a thought-provoking and insightful panel discussion hosted by the Griffith Asia Institute, the launch of a new book titled Climate Politics in Oceania: Renewing Australia-Pacific Relations in a Warming World sparked a crucial conversation on the urgent need for renewed climate leadership in the Oceania region. Held on the 11th of April in collaboration […]
10 Reduced Inequalities
Bold experiment hailed a success by GAI and AIIA Queensland
“Well I can say one thing for sure, we will be having Griffith Asia Institute back” commented Paul Lucas, President of Australian Institute for International Affairs (AIIA) Queensland as he opened the Q and A session at the joint event held Tuesday April 9th at Holding Redlich in Brisbane. Like a well-oiled machine, seven presenters […]
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Researchers propose mechanism for just energy transition in Pakistan
Griffith Asia Institute have partnered with Green Finance & Development Center, Climate Smart Ventures and Pakistan-China Institute to release a policy brief proposing a mechanism for a just and low-carbon energy transition in Pakistan, leveraging the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The brief, authored by researchers Christoph Nedopil, Lawrence Ang, and Mustafa Hyde outlines how Pakistan, […]
1 No Poverty
Australian Awards Fellows champion climate resilience for Mongolia’s small-medium businesses
As part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Australian Awards Fellowship, members of the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI), Associate Professors Dhara Shah, Rob Hales, and Tapan Sarker collaborated with participants from the International Research Institute of Mongolia (IRIM) to develop three policy briefs. These briefs showcase the outcomes of their project, titled […]
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Plan encourages habitat protection to prevent pandemics
Study urges conserving natural areas and promoting biodiversity to prevent disease outbreaks.
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
QLD Disaster Research Alliance appoints Alliance Manager
Project management specialist joins Queensland Disaster Research Alliance.
1 No Poverty
Lighting the way to sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region
Taking a deep dive into economic challenges unique to the Asia-Pacific region, Griffith Asia Institute released its flagship report.
13 Climate Action
Alternative tidal wetlands in plain sight overlooked Blue Carbon superstars
Study highlights increasing opportunities for conservation, restoration and improved management of wetlands.
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
EVENT | Innovative Approaches to Mobilise High Impact Climate Finance
Amidst the escalating threat of climate change, an upcoming event promises to illuminate groundbreaking strategies to mobilize high-impact climate finance. Led by Mara Bún, a prominent figure in sustainable finance, the event will spotlight three pioneering case studies driving tangible progress in the fight against climate change. From the innovative ‘Coal-To-Clean’ Credit Program in Emerging […]
12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Assessing impacts of drought, water extraction on groundwater from space
ARC project to identify groundwater availability and risks associated with groundwater extraction.
10 Reduced Inequalities
Protecting high value water sources in central Queensland
Griffith University researchers are taking a novel approach to understanding and protecting water sources in central Queensland’s Great Artesian Basin
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Projections reveal the vulnerability of freshwater to climate change
Climate and land use changes are causing significant alterations in global terrestrial water storage, impacting extreme weather events like floods and droughts, a Griffith-led study has found.
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Griffith-led CRC attracts $140 million to tackle plastic waste
Griffith's first CRC to unite industry, government and research to enhance plastics value chain.
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
World tourism receives first climate change stocktake
The Tourism and Climate Change Stocktake 2023 is the first report of its kind to assess the state of tourism worldwide.
10 Reduced Inequalities
Researchers help over-65s with in-home heat device trials
Technology puts heat control in hands of home owners.
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Griffith University achieves a stellar outcome for its sustainability efforts
Griffith University has been ranked 40th globally in the QS Sustainability Ranking 2024, including 2nd in Queensland overall, and 7th in Australia.
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Summit leaders accelerate climate action for 2030 targets
Summit unites leaders to build capacity and accelerate climate action in Australia.