The public are invited to a Noosa Biosphere dynamic systems development workshop to be held on Monday, 30 November to increase our understanding of the key systems, functions and processes of the Noosa Biosphere.

We recognise that achieving broad sustainability in the Noosa Biosphere requires an understanding of the underlying dynamics, interactions and relationships between the environment, the economy and the human population.

We are looking for a wide range of biosphere sector board members, individuals from all walks of life and representatives of key stakeholder groups to help identify and model the interactions between different systems within the Noosa Biosphere.

The workshop will utilise a systems thinking approach to help identify the connections between different elements of the biological, economic, social and cultural systems in the Biosphere. The systems analysis will identify the links and primary leverage points for change and/or knowledge gaps which need to be filled. Our workshop will utilise a participatory method to engage the participants in a ‘live’ process of collective thinking.

The workshop will be facilitated by Kambiz Maani and Ockie Bosch from the University of Qld who have carried out similar exercises in other Biospheres.

Additional workshop information -

Purpose (Why)

To create a shared understanding of the key issues and challenges for the future sustainability of Noosa Biosphere and the social and economic wellbeing of its residents and stakeholders towards a common vision for the future of the Biosphere.

Process (How)

A facilitated participatory workshop involving a wide range of stakeholders including Council and Board Members and representatives of local enterprises and the wider community

The workshop will utilise a cutting-edge group-think process which is both efficient and informative, and fun too.

Expected outcome (What)

A systemic understanding of issues facing Noosa Biosphere and a common vision for future policy decisions and action.

Date (When)

9:00 am -12:30 pm, Monday 30 November

Venue

Tewantin TAFE College, Cooroy Noosa Road, Tewantin (opposite the St. Andrews Drive roundabout). Rooms B9 and B10.

Participants (for Whom)

Representatives of all stakeholder groups including Council and board members, as well as public and commercial businesses and the wider community.

Facilitators (who)

Professors Kambiz Maani and Ockie Bosch (UQ)

RSVP Date - COB - Monday, 23rd November to Helen.gregory@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.    Thanks to those members who have already responded.  Please circulate this information to your networks, ie. Noosa Residents & Ratepayers Assn., NICA, Chambers of Commerce, etc. and tell your neighbours!   The aim is to include people from all spectrums of the community.