Project type Research

This project synthesises contemporary research on green hotels to advance conceptual clarity and sustainability governance in hospitality studies. Based on a systematic quantitative literature review of 318 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2019 and 2023, the study examines how environmental sustainability has been conceptualised and operationalised in the global hotel… Read More

This project examined how travellers interpret environmental claims communicated by hotels and how these claims shape perceptions of credibility, trust, and sustainable accommodation choice. The research comprised a qualitative study of green hotel communication, focusing on messages conveyed through in-room signage, hotel websites, and promotional materials, alongside visible environmental cues… Read More

The Accessing Climate Finance (Regional) program was designed to strengthen the capacity of professionals from South Asia and Mongolia to navigate the complexities of climate finance and drive sustainable development. The course focused on integrating climate finance into national adaptation and disaster risk reduction planning, designing inclusive and effective initiatives,… Read More

The course was designed to equip policymakers with the knowledge and tools needed to identify, design, monitor, and implement effective interventions to combat malnutrition in pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and young children. It addressed improved dietary patterns and challenges related to undernutrition and overweight. It built understanding of best… Read More

The Short-Course on Resources in Energy Transition supported 22 early-to-mid-career professionals from ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste to build technical capacity, knowledge and expertise in the resources sector. The course commenced with two virtual pre-departure session on 27 and 28 January 2025, followed by a two-week component in Australia (Brisbane… Read More

Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally, with mobile phones contributing significantly to the problem. To support UNEP’s goal of advancing circularity in the electronics sector, Social Marketing @ Griffith led the design and pilot testing of a multilingual global consumer survey focused on refurbished mobile phones. Read More

Macropods—including kangaroos and wallabies—are iconic species across the Sunshine Coast, yet they face increasing threats from urbanisation and road traffic. In response, Sunshine Coast Council developed new temporary wildlife road signs that aimed to reduce macropod injuries and fatalities caused by vehicle collisions. This project evaluated the effectiveness of those… Read More

Wildlife Watcher is a behaviour change campaign designed to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions across the Gold Coast region. Delivered in partnership with the City of Gold Coast, the campaign used emotionally resonant messaging and strategic media placement to encourage drivers to slow down in wildlife hotspot areas. The initiative combined paid… Read More

Australia’s recreational fishing sector faces mounting sustainability challenges, with heavy reliance on a few vulnerable species such as snapper, dhufish, and pearl perch. This FRDC-funded project explored a more collaborative path: voluntary behaviour change to diversify target species and reduce pressure on overfished stocks. The project is set across… Read More

The Paddle Australia Legacy Evaluation project, led by Griffith University, assessed the social, economic, and environmental impact of the ICF Slalom World Championships Sydney 2025. The evaluation aligned with Paddle Australia’s Vision and Legacy Pillars—Sport, Community, and Sustainability—and supported planning for Brisbane 2032 and future international events. Griffith developed… Read More