The Mornington Peninsula and Western Port region in Victoria, Australia is so special that, in 2002, the United Nations proclaimed it a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Biosphere reserves aim to foster conservation and sustainable development, including through relevant research, monitoring, education and information exchange.
Our Biosphere has many outstanding natural values, including Western Port, a Ramsar wetland of international importance. But it also faces unprecedented challenges, such as rapid urbanisation.
The Biosphere Foundation is a non-profit community organisation that works to achieve an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable future for this region.
Our supporters:
The Biosphere Foundation thanks Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Cardinia Shire Council, and Frankston City Council for their financial support.