ANNEX 5
IPSI CASE STUDY SUMMARY SHEETBasic Information
Keywords (3-5 key concepts included in the case study)organic, integrated farming, biodiversity
Web link (of the case study or lead organization if available for more information)

Geographical Information
Longitude/latitude or Google Maps link(if location is identified)
Ecosystem(s) (please place an “x” in all appropriate boxes)
ForestGrassland
Agricultural
Dryland

Mountainx

Urban/peri-urban

In-land waterOther(PleasexCoastalspecify)

Socioeconomic and environmental characteristics of the area(within 50 words)
The project site is rich in biodiversity and the major occupation for the livelihood is agriculture. Proposed area
has rich fertile land which is excellent for the rice cultivation however, due to extensive application of chemicalfertilizer, soil fertility has been deteriorated.
Description of human-nature interactions in the area
(land-use, traditional resource management practices etc. – within 50 words)

The land is mainly used for agriculture for growing seasonal vegetables as well as cereals crops. Most of the farmers
had the integrated farms i.e. crops combined with livestock. Thus, the manure produced in the farm, compostprepared from locally available resources are additionally applied to the fields.

Contents
Note: The following fields are used for information about activities described in the case study or the production of the case study
itself, and contents may vary depending on the nature of the case study. For example, a case study about on-the-ground activities
may include the rationale, objectives etc. for the activities; a case study about a SEPLS-related policy may describe thepolicymaking process; or a case study describing a SEPLS may address particular practices used there. Please make an effort to fill
as many fields as possible.
Rationale (why activities or policies described, or information shared in the case study are needed – within 50 words)

In order to restore the fertility and biodiversity of the soil it was necessary to apply SEPLS policies was equallynecessary.
Objectives(goals of activities or policies described, or of producing the case study –within 50 words)• To enable the way towards organic agriculture ensuring effective utilization of available
local resources at farm level• facilitate economic improvement of community,• Demonstrate and document the benefit of polyculture compared to monoculture• To revive the indigenous practices and knowledge of fish paddy system
Activities and/or practices employed(within 50 words)• Field study of the project area prior to implementation of project• Training on Paddy cum fish cultivation (3 days)• Support of technical aspect i.e. fish fingerlings, wire, net• Creating a market chain (farmers and buyer meeting for facilitating exchange)
Results(within 50 words)

The integration of PFC is observed as sustainable and economic where the land could be utilized without
affecting the farm biodiversity. This practice opens opportunity for the self-employment while increasing theresilience to the economic crisis to the small scale farmers while increasing the productivity of the soil throughnutrient recycling.
Lessons learned(factors in success or failure, challenges and opportunities – within 40 words)
Cooperation with farmers and their willingness were the major factors for the success of the project. Project
has given opportunities for the women’s empowerment and use of the local resources in agriculture tominimize the negative impact on the biodiversity.
Key messages(within 40 words)
Economic yield per unit area of land could be increased without increasing the production cost if the integrationof farming is successfully done. Fertility and intensity of soil biota always depend on the source of nutrientsprovided.
Relationship to other IPSI activities (if the case study is related to any other IPSI collaborative activities, case studies, etc.)
Funding (any relevant information about funding of activities or projects described in the case study)

Contributions to Global Agendas
CBD Aichi Biodiversity Targets (https://www.cbd.int/sp/targets/)
Please place an “x” in the “direct” or “indirect” boxes next to any of the CBD’s Aichi Biodiversity Targets to which the work
described in this case study contributes as appropriate. Note: please mark only those that the case actually has made or ismaking a contribution, not those to which it could make a potential contribution in the future.
TargetDescription
DirectIndirect
By 2020, at the latest, people are aware of the values of biodiversity and the steps they can take toconserve and use it sustainably.

x

By 2020, at the latest, biodiversity values have been integrated into national and local development
and poverty reduction strategies and planning processes and are being incorporated into national
accounting, as appropriate, and reporting systems.

x

By 2020, at the latest, incentives, including subsidies, harmful to biodiversity are eliminated,phased out or reformed in order to minimize or avoid negative impacts, and positive incentives forthe conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity are developed and applied, consistent and inharmony with the Convention and other relevant international obligations, taking into accountnational socio economic conditions.
By 2020, at the latest, Governments, business and stakeholders at all levels have taken steps toachieve or have implemented plans for sustainable production and consumption and have kept theimpacts of use of natural resources well within safe ecological limits.
By 2020, the rate of loss of all natural habitats, including forests, is at least halved and wherefeasible brought close to zero, and degradation and fragmentation is significantly reduced.

By 2020 all fish and invertebrate stocks and aquatic plants are managed and harvested sustainably,
legally and applying ecosystem based approaches, so that overfishing is avoided, recovery plans
and measures are in place for all depleted species, fisheries have no significant adverse impacts on
threatened species and vulnerable ecosystems and the impacts of fisheries on stocks, species andx

ecosystems are within safe ecological limits.

By 2020 areas under agriculture, aquaculture and forestry are managed sustainably, ensuringconservation of biodiversity.

By 2020, pollution, including from excess nutrients, has been brought to levels that are not
detrimental to ecosystem function and biodiversity.

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By 2020, invasive alien species and pathways are identified and prioritized, priority species arecontrolled or eradicated, and measures are in place to manage pathways to prevent theirintroduction and establishment.
By 2015, the multiple anthropogenic pressures on coral reefs, and other vulnerable ecosystems
impacted by climate change or ocean acidification are minimized, so as to maintain their integrity
and functioning.
By 2020, at least 17 per cent of terrestrial and inland water, and 10 per cent of coastal and marine
areas, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services, areconserved through effectively and equitably managed, ecologically representative and wellconnected systems of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures, andintegrated into the wider landscapes and seascapes.
By 2020 the extinction of known threatened species has been prevented and their conservation
status, particularly of those most in decline, has been improved and sustained.

By 2020, the genetic diversity of cultivated plants and farmed and domesticated animals and ofwild relatives, including other socio-economically as well as culturally valuable species, ismaintained, and strategies have been developed and implemented for minimizing genetic erosion
and safeguarding their genetic diversity.
By 2020, ecosystems that provide essential services, including services related to water, andcontribute to health, livelihoods and well-being, are restored and safeguarded, taking into accountthe needs of women, indigenous and local communities, and the poor and vulnerable.
By 2020, ecosystem resilience and the contribution of biodiversity to carbon stocks has beenenhanced, through conservation and restoration, including restoration of at least 15 per cent ofdegraded ecosystems, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation and tocombating desertification.
By 2015, the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing ofBenefits Arising from their Utilization is in force and operational, consistent with national
legislation.

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By 2015 each Party has developed, adopted as a policy instrument, and has commenced
implementing an effective, participatory and updated national biodiversity strategy and actionplan.
By 2020, the traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities
relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, and their customary use of
biological resources, are respected, subject to national legislation and relevant international
obligations, and fully integrated and reflected in the implementation of the Convention with thefull and effective participation of indigenous and local communities, at all relevant levels.

xBy 2020, knowledge, the science base and technologies relating to biodiversity, its values,functioning, status and trends, and the consequences of its loss, are improved, widely shared andtransferred, and applied.

xBy 2020, at the latest, the mobilization of financial resources for effectively implementing theStrategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 from all sources, and in accordance with the consolidated
and agreed process in the Strategy for Resource Mobilization should increase substantially from thecurrent levels. This target will be subject to changes contingent to resource needs assessments to
be developed and reported by Parties.

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs)
Please place an “x” in the “direct” or “indirect” boxes next to any of the UN Sustainable Development Goals to which thework described in this case study contributes as appropriate. Note: please mark only those that the case actually has madeor is making a contribution, not those to which it could make a potential contribution in the future.
SDG
Description
DirectIndirect

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainableagriculture

xEnsure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all agesx

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning
opportunities for all
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for allEnsure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive
employment, and decent work for all
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, andfoster innovation
Reduce inequality within and among countries

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patternsxTake urgent action to combat climate change and its impactsxConserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable
development
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably
manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation, andhalt biodiversity loss
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide accessto justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levelsStrengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development