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

                                                               Noosa Biosphere Reserve - Periodic Review 2018




7.6.4 How has the management/coordination been adapted to the local situation?

The new management model initiated in 2014 is more streamlined but arguably less understood than
the original sector board model. The biosphere grants program under the new management
arrangements has proven to quite successful with a number of flagship projects such as the ‘Bring Back
the Fish’ and “Keep it Kin Kin’ projects.

7.6.5 Was the effectiveness of the management/coordination evaluated?

The effectiveness of the management/coordination is constantly under review between NBRF and NSC.
For example NSC recently negotiated a new 3 year funding deed of agreement with NBRF that includes
performance indicators.

7.7 Update on the management/cooperation plan/policy

The NBRF is in the early stages of developing a draft Strategy Summary 2018-2028 which sets out its
vision, mission, programs and ways of working with other stakeholders. The NBRF has also developed
an implementation plan to deliver the strategy. Both these document are in draft form and yet to
undergo a consultation process and ultimate adoption by the NBRF.

7.7.1 Are there any changes with regard to the management/cooperation plan/policy and the
      stakeholders involved? If yes, provide detailed information on process for involvement of
      stakeholders, adoption and revision of the plan.

Under the Draft NBRF Strategy summary document the NBRF plans to build greater connectivity with
key stakeholders through identifiying agreed community aspirations with NSC, initiating partnerships
and roundtables, more concentrated engagement with stakeholders including business and government
philanthropic organisations and build capacity through annual grants. A formal monitoring process is
proposed to to track progress and review the effectiveness of plans.

7.7.2 Describe contents of the management/cooperation plan (provide some examples of
      measures and guidelines). Is the plan binding? Is it based on consensus?

The current draft articulates the values and threats to the NB, the planning process, governance and the
administrative framework for the NBRF. The Plan focuses on proposed major biosphere projects and
measures to build capacity to achieve project delivery.

Although not a statutory requirement, project partners may need confidence that the Plan will be
effective before releasing any of their funding.

7.7.3 Describe the role of the authorities in charge of the implementation of the plan. Describe
      institutional changes since the nomination form/last periodic review report. Please provide
      evidence of the role of these authorities.

Under the constitution of the NBRF and the Noosa Biosphere Trust, the board of directors can make
policies and decisions, including financial matters, on the implementation of the Plan.

7.7.4 Indicate how the management plan addresses the objectives of the biosphere reserve.

The former management plan is currently under review. The new management plan development will
be led by NSC.

7.7.5 What are the progresses with regard to the guidelines of the management/cooperation
      plan/policy?

The draft NBRF Strategy and Plan are at early stages and still need to be progressed. At the same time
NSC is developing an Environment Strategy. Planning proceses to ensure NBRF plans and the NSC
strategy aligned.




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