2018-08-07 P&E Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 3 - Noosa Biosphere Reserve 10 Year Periodic Review

                                                                 Noosa Biosphere Reserve - Periodic Review 2018




2.3      Authorities in charge of coordination and management of BR

2.3.1 Updates to cooperation/management policy/plan, including vision statement, goals and
      objectives

As the principal manager of the NBR, NSC vision is “Different by Nature”. The NSC Corporate Plan
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2017-2037 includes a key focus area to support the community’s aspirations for the NBR. NSC has
also developed a number of strategies and plans for areas such as the environment, economic
development, cultural & social areas. The management plan for the biosphere has lapsed and is to be
reviewed.

The NBRF mission statement and vision set out below is complimentary to NSC’s overall strategic
direction.

MISSION
“Support projects and ideas that enhance biodiversity conservation and promote sustainable living in
Noosa.”

OUR VISION
Our community is internationally recognised for its relationship between Noosa’s environment and its
people.

OUR GOALS
The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation will engage with the Noosa community to:
1.   Preserve and enhance our biodiversity;
2.   Encourage and support sustainable living throughout the community;
3.   Help deliver projects and research to achieve the above;
4.   Increase understanding about the Noosa Biosphere Reserve through communication and
     education.
5.   The Noosa Biosphere Reserve, through fundraising efforts and project delivery under the
     UNESCO MaB program, aims to promote the “Noosa Soft Footprint” as a global benchmark.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1.  Achieving legally protected biodiversity conservation corridors that span the Noosa Biosphere
    Reserve.
2.  Achieving sustainable resident and visitor actions across the Noosa Biosphere Reserve -
    progressing towards a Zero Emissions Noosa.
3.  Establishment of a university supported research centre or institute.
4.  Develop and promote Noosa Biosphere Reserve to be globally recognised as outstanding – KPI
    being progress towards global recognition as World Heritage listing of Noosa and Cooloola.

The NBRF is currently reviewing its mission statements, vision, goals and objectives through the
development of a new strategy and implementation plan, currently in draft.

2.3.2 Budget and staff support

Budget

In 2017-18, the Council has an annual budget expenditure of $116 million, up from $74 million in 2007-
08. The protection of the environment and sustainable development is a key theme in NSC’s Corporate
Plan. The NSC collects a special Environment Levy of $60 per annum from its ratepayers, in addition to
annual general property rates. The purpose of the levy is to raise funds to conserve and improve
biodiversity in the Noosa Shire. The levy provides an important source of funding for a range of strategic
environmental management initiatives across the Shire, including funding for the NBRF, and the
purchase of land for environmental protection.

In 2015-16, a three-year funding agreement was established between NSC and the NBRF. This
provided $250,000 for projects and $140,000 for operations in each of the three years. A grant of
$40,000 was provided for initial start-up costs and an extra $80,000 for economic projects. In addition,
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