2021-01-18 GC - Item 1 - Attachment 1 - Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation 2019 20 Annual Report

                                                   NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION – 2019/20



We also launched internal projects including a focus on finding new sources of funding to supplement
Council’s funding support (and further increase our existing 3:1 ratio), plus reviewing and enhancing board
policies to ensure we exceed community expectations relating to accountability and transparency.

The Bring Back the Koala funding prospectus based on the very successful NBRF sponsored Koala
Conservation Symposium has now been completed and we are using its content to help stimulate effective
new collaborative projects and to seek new funding partners in the coming year.

As I write this we have just hosted our first (annual) Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Gala to raise
awareness for the Glossy Black-Cockatoo population, and will be conducting a one-day symposium this
November involving a wide variety of local and national experts to stimulate collaboration and innovative
new approaches to their conservation. All funds raised at this year’s Gala will support the Glossy Black-
Cockatoo campaign.


A (NEW) YEAR APPROACHES

We are very positive about what we will be able to report on next year including:
   • A focus on further expanding our symposium approach to developing transformational initiatives
       through increasing community stakeholder input
   • Adding diversity to the board through inviting First Nations and Youth Advisors
   • Increased community engagement outreach
   • Launching new innovative research and implementation projects in our primary focus areas of Land,
       Marine, Wildlife and People & Economy.

In closing I would like to thank Noosa Council for their continued support of the Noosa Biosphere and the
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation in our efforts to deliver on the spirit and intent of the UNESCO Man
and the Biosphere Program.

I’d also like to thank my fellow board members who have volunteered their time, energy and skills and their
commitment to the Noosa region.

Finally thank you to our university and community partners without whom these projects would not be
possible as well as the many community members who have taken the time to provide input and expressions
of support.

For the Biosphere,




Rex Halverson
Chair
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation
12 November 2020