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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…

Community forum to showcase some of the koala-based research occurring at Griffith and initiatives from local and state government.

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…

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…

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.

Queensland College of Art and Yeronga State High School students worked together to create a new painted artwork for the amenities at Yeronga State High School. Through collaboration and conversation during a lively workshop event the final artwork is a co-designed feature that transforms this space into a place…

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…

iDEA is Doctors for the Environment Australia’s annual conference, which brings together hundreds of medical professionals and students across Australia who share an interest in planetary health, the impact of climate change on health, and sustainable healthcare.

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…