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

Organisation Name          Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation
Website                    http://noosabiosphere.org.au/

Description of             Research, Projects
Sustainability Activity:
i.e. advocacy, projects,
                           MISSION
tech, ‘think tank’,
research, etc.             “Support projects and ideas that enhance biodiversity conservation and promote sustainable living in Noosa.”
                           VISION
                           “Our community is internationally recognised for its relationship between Noosa’s environment and its people.”
                           GOALS
                           The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation will engage with the Noosa community to:
                              Preserve and enhance our biodiversity;
                              Encourage and support sustainable living throughout the community;
                              Help deliver projects and research to achieve the above;
                              Increase understanding about the Noosa Biosphere Reserve through communication and education.
                              The Noosa Biosphere Reserve, through fundraising efforts and project delivery under the UNESCO Man and the
                               Biosphere program, aims to promote the “Noosa Soft Footprint” as a global benchmark.
                           Specific Objectives:
                              Achieving legally protected biodiversity conservation corridors that span the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
                              Achieving sustainable resident and visitor actions across the Noosa Biosphere Reserve - progressing towards a Zero
                               Emissions Noosa.
                              Establishment of a university supported research centre or institute.
                              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 Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation provides supporting grants to develop significant and innovative conversation
                           projects that deliver environmental and socio-economic outcomes for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
                           Project partners with numerous other organisations including WWF Australia, Noosa Parks Association, University of the
                           Sunshine Coast, UQ, Zero Emissions Noosa, , Noosa and District Landcare, Healthy Land and Water, MRCCC, BMRG




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