Cimate Action

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

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

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

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

Inclusive urban water, sanitation and hygiene in Melanesia was a 2-phase research project that explored inclusive and climate-resilient urban WASH in Melanesian informal settlements. The research was led by a partnership of International WaterCentre at Griffith University and The University of the South Pacific in Fiji and Vanuatu, with professionals… Read More

The study titled “Half of the habitat of Australia’s highly imperilled narrow-range species is outside protected areas” aimed to identify and map the remaining habitat of 305 Critically Endangered terrestrial and freshwater species across Australia. These species have very small geographic ranges and fewer than six habitat patches, making them… Read More

The Pathway Program is the International WaterCentre’s globally focused water leadership development program. Comprised of three levels, the purpose of the Pathway Program is to provide an easily accessible, foundational leadership development program for water professionals and practitioners to strengthen their ability to exert influence and drive positive change in… Read More

The Australia Awards Fellowship is a partnership between Griffith University and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) of India to develop technical assistance materials aimed at enhancing project managers’ ability to design investment-ready projects for climate-resilient development. The Fellowship focused on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and disaster risk reduction. By… Read More