Delivering positive solutions for aquatic ecosystems
The Australian Rivers Institute is a world leader in research and education on rivers, coasts and catchments. We provide a creative and collaborative environment that fosters the next generation of ecosystem scientists, supports sustainability and promotes conservation of the world's natural resources.
In 2020, the Australian Rivers Institute was named the Number One Global Water Security Think Tank by the independently curated Global Go To Think Tank Index Report.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is committed to advancing sustainable development through comprehensive initiatives that promote economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and good governance for all.
Expertise and project outcomes
ARC Centre of Excellence - Transforming Water Catchments
The Australian Rivers Institute is leading an ARC proposal for the Centre of Excellence for Transforming Water Catchments to examine the interconnectedness of land, water and people, balancing competing demands for water resources while safeguarding ecosystem integrity and promoting resilience to climate change and other stressors. is the collaboration lead on the proposed centre for Transforming Water Catchments. The Centre will radically change catchment management in Australia by integrating advanced, state-of-the-art technology with decision-making needs.
Master of Catchment Science
With this specialist degree you'll learn to combine and use scientific, engineering and economic knowledge to planning ways to protect, restore and rehabilitate our catchments.
Master of Integrated Water Management
The Master of Integrated Water Management creates water leaders by drawing on international teaching and research from many fields to provide a trans-disciplinary, whole-of-water-cycle approach to water management.
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Australian Rivers Institute News
Endangered species bounces back with ‘logs for cods’ project
01 Nov 2024
Mary River cod settle into new homes in newly installed habitat structures.
Funding to identify mussel species will aid conservation
30 Oct 2024
Conservation
Satellite methods provide drought detection from space
22 Oct 2024
Observing sites like the Amazon basin from space has underscored the capability of satellites to...
Upstream and downstream: river study highlights cross-country inequities
10 Jun 2024
Study outlines how international agreements can better address shared resource problems.
Funding explores enviro impact of firefighting chemicals
09 May 2024
Researcher aims to determine ecological impacts of firefighting chemicals used to control...
Ancient, endangered fish found 1400km north of previous known range
09 May 2024
Scientists confirm endangered lamprey living in coastal rivers of Queensland.
Lake ‘healthcare screening’ needed to safeguard global human health and...
29 Apr 2024
Urgent need for coordinated action to remedy lake ecosystems globally.
Alternative tidal wetlands in plain sight overlooked Blue Carbon superstars
19 Mar 2024
Study highlights increasing opportunities for conservation, restoration and improved management of...
Biosolids containing microplastics used on farm lands
21 Feb 2024
Study reveals 1-17kg of microplastic per biosolid tonne could be used on agricultural lands.
Microplastics present in muscles, intestines of SEQ sharks
20 Feb 2024
Queensland white, scallop hammerhead, tiger and bull sharks not immune from plastic contamination.
Assessing impacts of drought, water extraction on groundwater from space
31 Jan 2024
ARC project to identify groundwater availability and risks associated with groundwater extraction.
Floating algae a raft for juvenile pelagic fish
29 Jan 2024
Floating macroalgal acts as a raft that provides habitat for a diverse array of juvenile oceanic...
Is the Wivenhoe Dam really the guardian of the River City?
29 Jan 2024
In the aftermath of recent cyclones, South-east Queensland residents should remain alert –...
Protecting high value water sources in central Queensland
17 Jan 2024
Griffith University researchers are taking a novel approach to understanding and protecting water...
Projections reveal the vulnerability of freshwater to climate change
09 Jan 2024
Climate and land use changes are causing significant alterations in global terrestrial water...
Putting the Master of Integrated Water Management into practice
30 Nov 2023
“As a natural resource manager working in catchment management, the International Water Centre’s...
Translating global theories of change into tangible steps for conservation of...
29 Nov 2023
Developing a framework for global ‘theories of change’ that coordinate local and global actions to...
Living within safe & just Earth System Boundaries for blue water
29 Nov 2023
Can basic human water needs be met without exceeding safe and just Earth System Boundaries (ESB)...
Pollutants may mimic female sex hormones, feminizing endangered green sea...
15 Nov 2023
A Griffith-led study on the influence of pollution on the sex ratio of clutches of green sea...
Traditional owners take the lead safeguarding fresh & marine waterways
13 Nov 2023
A collaboration between Griffith University and the Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation...