Renewable hydropower generated from desalination plants and other existing infrastructure would bring economic and environmental benefits to our biggest cities, according to research from Griffith University. Based on studies focused…
A solution for the ailing Great Barrier Reef
Our team from Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute has identified thousands of hectares of rapidly eroding gullies in the rivers that feed fine sediment into the waters of the ailing…
Global water program to make splash in Brisbane
The Australian Rivers Institute (ARI) will be the new international headquarters for an environmental program renowned for its expertise and innovation in water research, policy, security and sustainability. The Global Water…
Fear, truth and love – our relationship to the Coast
On 6 April 2015 Griffith University hosted TEDxGriffithUniversity. The event, which showcased the extraordinary achievements of a range of thinkers, business leaders, scientists and adventurers, was based on the theme ‘Knowledge…
Aquatic ecosystems need to make the grade
New research gives insight into designing a world standard ecosystem report card “Healthy ecosystems help to sustain human communities and economies” says Professor Rod Connolly from the Australian Rivers Institute….
Creating models for a better world
In ancient times, our ancestors looked to the natural world for signs as to when to undertake certain activities. Today expert provide the information we need. A weather forecaster may…
Real-time shoreline monitoring
Simply understanding the movements of a dynamic coastal shoreline is a challenge. Trying to engineer solution to ensure pristine beaches for the thriving tourist city of the Gold Coast is…