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Kabi Kabi Commitment



On 19 September 2024, Council signed                 Country, protecting, sustainably managing,
a historic commitment to sustainable                 and regenerating natural systems that we


                                                                                                         Environment
custodianship of the lands and waters of             rely on for healthy food, clean water, fresh air,
Noosa, in partnership with Kabi Kabi People’s        medicine, culture, shelter and recreation.
Aboriginal Corporation (KKPAC).
                                                     This Commitment between Noosa Council
As part of the world’s oldest continuing             and the Kabi Kabi People acknowledges
culture, the Kabi Kabi have been living              Noosa’s First Nations people and their deep
sustainably in the Noosa Shire for over              cultural and spiritual connection to the            We are committed to protecting and enhancing Noosa’s
30,000 years, caring for the lands and waters        natural systems that sustain us.                    environmental assets and our Biosphere. Our flora and fauna,
that we all call home.                                                                                   oceans and coasts, waterways and wetlands, atmosphere
                                                     The Kabi Kabi Commitment is available for           and climate are all highly valued for both their intrinsic worth
Kabi Kabi Peoples’ relationship with the land        view on Council’s website.                          and the ecosystem services they provide. Noosa’s diverse
is based on the notion for custodianship of                                                              ecosystems attract people to live, work, invest and play in the
                                                                                                         Shire. The evolution and advancement of the Noosa Design




                                                                                                                                                                            Noosa Council Annual Report 24/25
                                                                                                         Principles and The Noosa Planning Scheme helps ensure
                                                                                                         our built environment responds sensitively to our natural
                                                                                                         environment, climate, cultural heritage and enhances the
                                                                                                         liveability of the community.


                                                                                                         The principles of ecologically sustainable development
                                                                                                         are integrated into decision making to help secure the
                                                                                                         continued availability of natural resources for present
                                                                                                         and future generations. Careful management of growth
                                                                                                         and development are underpinned by a commitment to
                                                                                                         maintaining a sustainable population. Our development
                                                                                                         footprint is limited by the need to protect significant
                                                                                                         environmental values, avoid natural hazards, provide
                                                                                                         necessary infrastructure and preserve the desired lifestyle.
                                                                                                         This approach is intrinsic to our Biosphere and the key to
                                                                                                         Noosa’s success.




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