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 andPoverty alleviation

INWEPFSteering meeting Working group

Virtual meeting Open forum

Sustainable water use Partnership

Three sectors, Research, Policy and Action, and international cooperation

History of INWEPF activities Mar. 2003 : INWEPF initiated in WWF3

as a resolution at ministerial meeting Nov. 2004 : 1st steering meeting in Tokyo Nov. 2005 : 2nd steering meeting in Seoul Sep. 2006 : 3rd steering meeting in Malaysia Mar. 2006 : INWEPF Working group session

at WWF4 in Mexico July. 2007 : 4th steering meeting in Thailand Dec. 2007 : 1st APWS in Tokyo Nov. 2008 : 5th 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

Thank you for your attention