2019-05-07 P&E Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 2 - Addendum to Sustainability Institute Concept Paper

Organisation Name          Noosa Community Gardens Group Inc.
Description of             Projects, Research, Action and Demonstration
Sustainability Activity:
i.e. advocacy, projects,
                           Noosa Community Gardens groups has recently proposed the establishment of a centre for research and
tech, ‘think tank’,
                           demonstration
research, etc.
                           Mission
                           “To make Noosa the most outstanding centre in Australia for the integration of the Environment, Conservation, Water and
                           Soil Management, Food, Energy and Education.”
                           Proposing the concept of a Noosa Environment Institute as an umbrella organisation.
                           Overview
                           “Noosa Community Gardens is a community group recently incorporated in 2018. The group is fast growing but also has
                           a vision for the future that in actual fact would be greater than the scope of the NCG Charter. We seek to work with the
                           Council in the creation of a unique facility in Australia that people will travel to Noosa to see participate in. Our proposal is
                           by no means complete as the council will have many of their own ideas to will enhance this vision.”
                           Vision
                           Elements that will make up this Vision include:
                              Environment and waste
                              Water
                              Energy –Both sources and conservation
                              Indigenous and International Cultures
                              Food – from soil to plate
                              Cooking techniques and methods
                              Community engagement
                              Education of all age groups with a big focus on the young.
                              Corporate Involvement
                           Commercial element is proposed in there concept to generate revenue. The size and scope is hoped to attract corporate
                           sponsorship, donations, bequests and grants from State and federal governments. Initial requirement for $20k-50k grant

Governance                 Recently Incorporated

Funding                    Grant funding



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