Join our biosphere community
It’s a commitment and our responsibility to a sustainable, vibrant future. It is important that Sunshine Coast organisations, businesses and the community can engage with the brand. An application is required to access different levels of brand use: Partners, Collaborator, Supporter.
The Sunshine Coast Biosphere brand represents our community’s shared values, working together to live, work, learn and play sustainably towards a future we are proud of. We look to have a consistent approach in using the brand – something that unites in creating a sense of belonging and pride.
Brand access is based on eligibility to meet specific criteria and agreement to the Sunshine Coast Biosphere – Intellectual Property Terms of Use (PDF, 223.3KB). Word format available on request, please email biosphere@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
Read the following criteria for the different levels of access and determine your eligibility.
Partner
- Large regional organisation or representing an industry body.
- Leading the way in adopting sustainable practices and supporting the Sunshine Coast Biosphere.
- Championing one or more of the Sunshine Coast Biosphere values (celebration, participation, innovation, belonging).
- Commitment aligned to one or more of the Sunshine Coast Biosphere objectives (people, conservation, development, research/learning).
- Showing explicit alignment with one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Identified key sustainability projects / initiatives addressing the biosphere values/ objectives/ SDGs.
- Agree to use the Sunshine Coast Biosphere brand within the conditions of the Sunshine Coast Biosphere – Intellectual Property Terms of Use (PDF, 223.3KB).
Collaborator
- Specific initiatives (events) that align with one or more of the Sunshine Coast Biosphere values (celebration, participation, innovation, belonging).
- Demonstrate an alignment with one or more of the Sunshine Coast Biosphere objectives (people, conservation, development, research/ learning).
- Explain initiatives to deliver a sustainable event.
- Agree to use the Sunshine Coast Biosphere brand within the conditions of the Sunshine Coast Biosphere – Intellectual Property Terms of Use (PDF, 223.3KB).
Supporter
- Demonstrate commitment to sustainable practices.
- Commitment to Sustainable Development Goal #17 Partnerships.
- Agree to use the Sunshine Coast Biosphere brand within the conditions of the Sunshine Coast Biosphere – Intellectual Property Terms of Use (PDF, 223.3KB).
To apply for one of the levels of brand access, complete the application form.
If you need assistance in determining your eligibility email biosphere@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.