2020-07-07 P&E Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - TNC Project Management Plan

Ken Furdek, Communications & Community Engagement Manager, Noosa Shire Council. Email:
[email protected]

Primary partners & roles

         The Nature Conservancy (TNC): is the world’s largest conservation organisation working around the
         globe to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. TNC is a foundation partner that is
         responsible for leading the management and delivery of all components of the project, including
         planning, implementation and monitoring as well as other associated initiatives.

         Noosa Shire Council (NSC): is the local government agency who manages the Noosa region, an area about
         130 kilometres (81 mi) north of Brisbane. The Shire is known for its sustainability and design principles
         and as a tourism destination of choice for Australians and international visitors. NSC is a foundation
         partner who is responsible for supporting project implementation.

         Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS): AMCS was founded 50 years ago by a community of
         scientists and ocean conservationists, who came together to take action to protect our marine life. They
         advocate for real, evidence-based solutions based on the best available science. AMCS work closely with
         research centres across the globe and employ conservation experts to safeguard the future of Australia's
         amazing oceans. AMCS is a funding partner.

         The Thomas Foundation: In 1998 David and Barbara Thomas established The Thomas Foundation to
         pursue their long-time philanthropic interests. Initially the Foundation supported projects in Education,
         the Arts and Conservation. In 2013 the Foundation’s focus shifted to marine issues. The Thomas
         Foundation is a funding partner.

Secondary partners

All project stakeholders identified in the Noosa Project Management Plan (Chapter 2.4) could be considered
secondary partners involved in delivering or engaged in some aspect of the project. Where these groups produce
their own media and communication related to the Project or are incorporated in media and communications
produced by Primary Partners, all groups must adhere to the communication protocols detailed (below) in this
Communications Plan.

Communication Protocols

1.   For all jointly branded communications that involve Primary Partner logos, all Primary Partners must agree
     to the content before publication. Timeframes agreed include:

         •    Joint Media Releases – 48 hours
         •    Promotional materials – 2 weeks
         •    Community notices to attend public events (e.g. workshops, volunteering days, seminars) – 1 week

2.   Primary Partner staff designated to talk to media will be nominated by each organisation during the notice
     and approval period described above.

3.   For all individual Primary Partner communications and secondary partner communications, all parties agree
     to reference The Nature Conservancy, Noosa Shire Council, The Thomas Foundation and Australian Marine
     Conservation Society as project funders. However, there is the joint understanding that media may not always
     acknowledge all partners in any published communication.

4.   All public documents including scientific papers and reports published by Primary Partners, Secondary
     Partners and third-party recipients of project funding (e.g. Universities) MUST include the following
     statement as acknowledgment:

                  This project was supported by Bring Back the Fish, a three-year initiative to restore shellfish
                  ecosystems and improve estuary health in the Noosa River estuary, funded by The Nature

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