Griffith University supports the Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible Consumption and Production

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Challenges in sustainably managing groundwater in the Australian Great Artesian Basin: lessons from current and historic legislative regimes

6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

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…

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Legislative Mechanisms for Managed Aquifer Recharge in Queensland, Australia: A Framework for managing Risk and Unlocking Opportunities for Water

6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

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…

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Charred Koala – Hanging On

15 - Life on Land

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…

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Graduate Certificate and Masters of Climate Change Adaptation

13 - Climate Action

The Climate Change Adaptation programs are designed to give professionals from any background a sound interdisciplinary knowledge of climate change, the ability to analyse its impacts, and the creative skills needed to build resilience across society and the environment. This includes the ability to develop and deploy adaptation strategies to…

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4118ENV/7057ENV Policymaking and Planning for Climate Change

13 - Climate Action

This course offers students the opportunity to develop an understanding of how policymaking and planning can used to develop effective responses to the problem of climate change. A cross-section of adaptation and mitigation policies and plans are analysed, from the international to the national, state and local levels of government.

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Australia Awards Short Course Trade Promotion and Marketing – Post COVID-19 (Sri Lanka)

8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

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…

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Sustainble Food Choices on Campus

13 - Climate Action

The aim of this project is to direct food choices to more plant-rich dishes on Griffith University Campuses, thereby reducing the environmental footprint of food outlets. The goals are two-fold: making climate-friendlier dishes more visible/available and shifting behaviours so that more customers pick those options. The program uses pre-and-post consumer…

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The Radical Materiality of Oysterteture

11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

“The Radical Materiality of Oystertecture“ reinventing the boundary – through the innovative use of discarded oyster shells. Variations in thickness and height of the oystertecture are driven by the sun’s direction and height. The art installation enhances the interplay between the user, the structure, and the light.

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