Griffith University supports the Sustainable Development Goals
On Friday the 23rd and Saturday the 24th of June, Logan campus had the pleasure of hosting the 3rd Childhood Summit and Play Festival. This event combined both the voices of Child Keynote Speakers with grown-up child voice advocates (The Childhood Summit) with the fun of a community event –…
In certain areas, key aquifers of the Great Artesian Basin (GAB), Australia, are experiencing continued declining water-level trends. This has been accompanied by heated conflicts between water users and a lack of trust in governance arrangements, particularly since the introduction of coal-seam gas development. These outcomes suggest current…
Anticipated water-related impacts of climate change heighten the need for tools supporting proactive efforts to address current and future conflicts involving water. Analysing a regulatory framework for a water resource using Ostrom’s (1990) Common Pool Resource (CPR) theory can assist in identifying regulatory weaknesses that may contribute to deterioration of…
This article presents an examination of the legal mechanisms that regulate the most common types of managed aquifer recharge (MAR) projects in Queensland: infiltration basins and recharge dams using river water and direct injection using treated coal seam gas associated water. The article provides general guidance to potential MAR proponents and also…
I made a series of brooches titles ‘Charred Koala- Hanging on’ in response to the 2019 bush fires. Ancient forest and animal habitat cannot be quickly replaced. The koala is frequently used as a symbol of Australia. It is widely recognisable and its image embodies much more than just a…
Our research investigates how to improve climate change adaptation responses with a particular focus on the transitioning and repurposing of properties (otherwise known as managed retreat or planned retreat). We address three main research questions: 1. What are the key factors that determine the success or failure of transitioning…
Though a sunburnt country is part of her charm, Australia’s temperature has been steadily rising. Since 1910, average temperatures across the nation have increased by 1.44 oC and are expected to continue rising annually. As per the Sixth Assessment Report of the United Nations (UN) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate…
The Childhood Summit is a bi-annual event, puts children at the centre, augmenting the child-centric conversation, by-in and systemic change for children, with children. This event advocates for the rights of Australian children and promotes children as active citizens.
This online short course engaged participants from South Asia, North Africa and the Pacific. The program explored climate change mitigation and adaptation, with a specific focus on best practices in water resources management (WRM) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) for achieving water security outcomes. The course included twelve modules…
This Short Course provided Participants with a practical understanding of current international trade and investment issues and the opportunities and challenges presented to businesses by the globalised economy. The course was implemented using action-learning methods including interactive presentations, case studies, workshops, roundtables, networking sessions, and institutional visits. Materials for…