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

                                                                    Noosa Biosphere Reserve - Periodic Review 2018




7.    GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

7.1   Technical and logistical resources for the coordination of the BR

Under the UNESCO MaB program, there are three major functions of a BR:
•    Conservation of biodiversity and cultural diversity
•     Economic Development that is socio-culturally and environmentally sustainable, and
•     Logistic Support through research, monitoring and education.

These functions are dependent upon good coordination and solid collaborative arrangements between
multiple regulatory agencies and actors, including all tiers of government, and also non-government
organisations. In the case of the NBR, the NSC manages the ecological biodiversity and conservation
within its boundaries according to Commonwealth and State legislation, and local policies and plans.

Key stakeholders

The NBR landscape is comprised of biodiversity (including land, waters, vegetation, wildlife and cultural
heritage) governed by one or more of the three tiers of Australian government: commonwealth, state
and local government. The overall picture of regulation and coordination is complex. It is worth noting
that in Noosa, community-based organisations also play a significant role in assisting with monitoring
and caring for various aspects of the NBR, in conjunction with state and local government.

Table 15 below presents a summary of the roles and responsibilities of the various agencies with an
interest in conservation, land use and management in the NBR.

Table 15. – Roles and responsibilities of conservation stakeholders, NBR
ORGANISATION                       ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Commonwealth Government
Commonwealth Department of         Design and implement Australian Government policy, legislation and
Environment & Energy               programs to protect and conserve the environment, water and heritage,
                                   promote climate action, and provide adequate, reliable and affordable
                                   energy.
State Government
Queensland Department of           Environmental management and legislation, coastal management, heritage
Environment & Science              protection, national parks, wildlife and ecosystems, science and innovation;
                                   includes Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
Queensland Department of           Promote sustainable and innovative agriculture, fisheries and forestry
Agriculture & Fisheries            through policy, plans and programs including minimizing biosecurity risks.
Queensland Department of           Sustainable management of Queensland’s land and water resources.
Natural Resources and Mines
Local Government
Noosa Shire Council                Overall management of the NBR; manages national and local parks; NRM;
                                   regulates waterways; develops local strategies and policies on urban
                                   planning, development.
Community stakeholders
Mary River Catchment               Promote sustainable and productive land use within the Mary River
Coordinating Committee (MRCCC)     catchment.
Noosa & District Landcare (NDL)    Promote sustainable natural resource management through education,
                                   advocacy, environmental programs and collaboration with other groups
                                   and landholders to restore ecosystems.
Noosa River Integrated Catchment   NICA has a mission to foster responsible land and water management in
Association (NICA)                 the Noosa River Catchment, resulting in a clean and healthy river system.
Sunshine Coast Environment         SCEC is leading Sunshine Coast advocacy group with a mission to
Council (SCEC)                     encourage community environmental sustainability.
Noosa Parks Association (NPA)      NPA is a local advocacy group with an interest in protecting Noosa from
                                   over development, conserving Cooloola and Noosa National Parks and
                                   consolidating vegetation and wildlife corridors across the Biosphere.
Healthy Land & Water (HLW)         Supports the sustainable use of land and water through collaboration with
                                   landholders, community groups, industry, Traditional Owners and
                                   government.
Burnett-Mary Regional Group        Promotes partnerships with government, industry, community groups,
                                   Traditional Owners and research institutions to deliver natural resource


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