Research that empowers communities and ecosystems
Across industry and governments, research leaders are being challenged to create sustainable, equitable and adaptable development for all, in the face of climate change.
Our research tackles this significant challenge by focusing on the intersection between human and natural systems. GIHER plays a critical role in evaluating and working within the macro systems—social, economic, cultural and political—that shape our future as humans.
Our researchers
Dive deeper into our multidisciplinary team of world-class researchers and explore their expertise and ground-breaking work.
Protecting and restoring resilient biodiversity and ecosystems
We will focus on biodiversity and the ecosystem services within landscapes through Nature Positive approaches—including understanding the role that environmental economics, governance, engineering and socio-ecological models can play in halting and reversing nature loss. Our specific focus includes assessment methods, nature-based investment mechanisms and frameworks for nature repair.
Creating climate and disaster resilient communities
We will deliver viable, scalable and empirically-based solutions for decarbonising a built environment that is equitable, just, health and adaptable to our climate-impacted environment. Our specific focus includes decarbonising the construction industry, safety and security of our built environment, climate adaptive industry readiness and circular economy ecosystems.
Transitioning to climate resilient living and built environments
We will deliver viable, scalable and empirically-based solutions for decarbonising a built environment that is equitable, just, health and adaptable to our climate-impacted environment. Our specific focus includes decarbonising the construction industry, safety and security of our built environment, climate adaptive industry readiness and circular economy ecosystems.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to advancing sustainable development through comprehensive initiatives that promote economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and good governance for all.