Sustainability encompasses environmental, social and economic dimensions. A widely accepted definition of sustainability is: “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” (Brundtland Report, 1987)
- Sustainability Policy
- Griffith's commitment to sustainability - our progress (PDF 26k)
- Griffith Sustainability Survey findings (PDF 27k)
- Griffith Sustainability Initiatives (PDF 41k)
What's New!
Griffith University receives $21 million for sustainability building
Griffith Environmental Loan Fund
Griffith has led environmental science, education, research and practices for more than three decades. Griffith launched Australia's first environmental science degree in 1975, well before the environment was on the global agenda, and now has more than 5600 environment alumni.
From the very beginning, the first Nathan campus master plan prioritised preserving environmental integrity, including retaining trees and limiting building height.
Griffith is a national centre for climate adaptation research--The Gold Coast campus hosts the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility.
Griffith's value statement enshrines the University's contribution to a robust, equitable and environmentally sustainable society. The current strategic plan continues a commitment that "environmental sustainability will be reflected in its building design, as well as its energy, water and waste management practices.
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News
Pacific ecotourism prompts PhD study
A Griffith PhD student is visiting the idyllic villages of Fiji and the Solomon Islands
to see how environmental tourism can boost the developing island nations.
Moreton Bay ecosystem still at risk
No-fishing zones implemented to protect the Moreton Bay ecosystem have proven their worth in light of last year’s flooding however the coral reefs and seagrass habitats are still at risk.
Leaders and laggards
Listen to Professor Malcolm McIntosh outline the need for innovation from and between business and government in transitioning to a sustainable enterprise economy.