Noosa Biosphere Reserve : a tool for promoting 'I/Thou' relationships and action

The concept of Biosphere Reserves is for them to act as incubators for local sustainable development projects and to share this information and learning with other Biosphere Reserves and beyond. The Noosa region is a special place because of its beautiful natural environment, but also the people and groups who have worked to look after it for generations. This article outlines the focus of Biosphere Reserves, the background to Noosa Biosphere Reserve and the importance of focussing on relationships, communications, creativity and action to help achieve biosphere principles.