Multiple Functions of Water Management in Paddy Fields Dr. Lee Haeng Woo Korean INWEPF Committee

Structure of the Presentation I.Outline of the Multiple Functions of Paddy Fields II.The Function of Conservation of Ecosystem as One of These Multiple Functions of Paddy Fields III.Resolution from the Joint Workshop in RAMSAR Cop 10 in Korea IV.INWEPF, a Platform of the Information for Multiple Functions and Others of Paddy Fields V.INWEPF Message

Section 1 Outline of the Multiple Functions of Paddy Fields

Identification for food security, rural employment Measurement and valuation issues Above of multifunctionality Numerous Non-trade benefits of agriculture, that is, externality, both positive and negative Multiple Functions of Paddy Fields Definition Multiple functions, controversial issues

Multiple Functions of Paddy Fields Water cycle control : Flood prevention, groundwater recharge, prevention of soil erosion, sediment collapse and landslides Environmental load control : water purification, climate mitigation, organic waste processing Nature formation : Protection of biodiversity, landscape formation Social culture formation : health and recreation

Flood prevention Climate mitigation Protection of biodiversity Landscape formation/ Social culture formation

Section 2 The Function of Conservation of Ecosystem in These Multiple Functions of Paddy Fields

The Function of Conservation of Ecosystem A type of artificial wetland ecosystems Habitats of endangered species, especially water fowl Sustainable paddy farming enriches biodiversity in paddy fields Biodiversity as a concept of integral of lives and ecosystem

Linkage of Policies and the Function Source : 2008 INWEPF & ICID Joint workshop proceedings, Lee et al. (2008) CPFM (Concept on Paddy Field Management)

Source : Adapted from Kurechi Masayuki (2007)

Section 3 Resolution form the Joint Workshop in RAMSAR Cop 10 in Korea

Outline of the Ramsar COP 10 Title: Ramsar Convention & COP 10 Theme: Healthy Wetlands, Healthy People Venue: Chanwon City, Republic of Korea Date: 28 October – 4 November 2008 Key program: Conventions(140 countries 2,890 delegations) 53 side events 19 symposiums with 454,000 participants, cultural events and exhibitions, eco tours

Background in Joint Workshop Bringing Asian issues to international society The resolution gives recall and recognition of importance of paddy field as an part of wetland to enrich biodiversity

Key Recommendations Enhancing agricultural research for ecosystem values and fauna & flora which live in paddy field Review of designation a paddy field as a Ramsar wetland Finding agricultural farming to enhance biodiversity in paddy field and sharing related knowledge by adapting it Collecting information agricultural farming which reinforce and protect a role of paddy field such as biodiversity, ecosystem etc

Section 4 INWEPF, a platform of the information for multiple functions and others of paddy fields INWEPF : International Network for Water and Ecosystem in Paddy Fields

Framework of INWEPF Source : INWEPF pamphlet(2005) Flexible platform to exchange information on water use in paddy fields Food security and Poverty alleviation INWEPF Steering meetingWorking group Virtual meetingOpen forum Sustainable water usePartnership Three sectors, Research, Policy and Action, and international cooperation

History of INWEPF activities  Mar : INWEPF initiated in WWF3 as a resolution at ministerial meeting  Nov : 1 st steering meeting in Tokyo  Nov : 2 nd steering meeting in Seoul  Sep : 3 rd steering meeting in Malaysia  Mar : INWEPF Working group session at WWF4 in Mexico  July : 4 th steering meeting in Thailand  Dec : 1 st APWS in Tokyo  Nov : 5 th steering meeting and symposium in Indonesia 1st steering meeting in Tokyo 2nd steering meeting in Seoul

INWEPF Message at WWF4 1.Evaluating and recognizing of the multiple use, roles, values, services and other aspects of agricultural water in paddy farming regions 2.Acknowledging of the traditional wisdom and experiences of local communities and the value of their participation in water planning and management 3.Recognizing importance of governmental assistance (e.g. policy, legal, financial and educational services and capacity building)

Highlight of Message at APWS Efficient and sustainable water use for food security and poverty alleviation Multifunctionalities and maintaining ecosystems Promotion of participatory irrigation management 1st APWS in Tokyo (left) (APWS : Asia-Pacific Water Summit)

Section 5 INWEPF Message

The multiple values and service should be recognized and incorporated with planning Recommendation 1

PIM( Participatory Irrigation Management) should be introduced Recommendation 2

Necessary Assurances in strategic level Recommendation 3

One of the solution to address climate changes Recommendation 4

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