Understand Pacific thinking and perspectives
The Pacific Hub, established at the Griffith Asia Institute in 2020 by Associate Professor Tess Newton Cain, is dedicated to exploring critical issues facing Pacific Nations. Our researchers focus on livelihoods and culture, diplomacy and geopolitics, governance and democracy, and climate and the environment.
Our commitment is to promote and amplify Pacific voices and perspectives, working collaboratively with the Pacific rather than imposing solutions. We provide platforms to share Pacific research across the University and with the wider community in 色情网站 and beyond.
At the Pacific Hub, we support the design and delivery of learning, teaching, research, and engagement initiatives to build Pacific literacy across the University community and 色情网站n society.
Hub Lead
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.
Our primary focus areas
Our focus is to strengthen Pacific communities by fostering resilience through shared research and capacity-building. We work alongside local leaders, policymakers, and organisations to address community-driven priorities, creating sustainable, inclusive solutions that empower the Pacific region to navigate evolving challenges.
Our publications
Explore our commentary, policy briefs and research papers from the India and the Pacific region.
Research highlights
Below are some examples of our research on a diverse range of topics across the Pacific region. These projects investigate critical areas such as economic development, livelihoods, culture, diplomacy, geopolitics, governance and democracy, and climate and the environment. Our regional experts offer comprehensive insights into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Pacific island countries.