Global development

Indonesia is Australia’s neighbour by geography and a friend by choice. 2024 marks 75 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Indonesia. The University of Queensland (UQ) has a long-standing and robust relationship with Indonesia, spanning over 50 years. This partnership has fostered educational and research synergies, formed long-lasting networks through industry and esteemed alumni, creating a positive impact for both parties.

A powerful alliance takes root - the ILRI-UQ Alliance signifies a significant step towards a more sustainable, climate-resilient future for livestock-based food systems.

UQ delivered a 3-month program for African leaders, combining online learning with a visit to Australia.

In October 2023, the University of Queensland in partnership with the Coral Reef Rescue Initiative, launched its Online Course CRRI101x Coral Reefs: Introduction to Challenges and Solutions. The course was developed for stakeholders of the Coral Reef Rescue Initiative and the WWF Global Environment Facility Coral Reef Rescue Project. The goal of this course is to connect a wide range of stakeholders from government and non-government organisations, academic and communities to a network of knowledge and best practice to identify solutions for the conservation of climate-resilient coral reefs.

The Coral Reef Rescue: Resilient Coral Reefs, Resilient Communities Project (CRR GEF), funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF),  has embarked on its epic journey to safeguard globally significant climate refuge reefs in six countries Fiji, Solomon Islands, Indonesia, Philippines, Madagascar and Tanzania.

A newly launched online course led by The University of Queensland will equip learners from around the world with the knowledge needed to become versatile advocates for coral reef conservation.

A Filippino occupational therapist and former Australia Awards Scholarship recipient has been celebrated for driving health and education programs for marginalised communities.

The Australia Awards Short Course, ‘Infrastructure – Financing Structures, Instruments and Incentives’, equipped a diverse group of Indonesian Government officials with the knowledge and skills needed to advance the country’s complex infrastructure needs.

Pacific Islanders are experiencing, firsthand, the impacts of climate change, including sea-level rises, changing temperatures and increased rainfall patterns. In response, communities in the region are leading climate adaption strategies to build the resilience of their ecosystems in the face of increasing risk.