INWEPF : International Networkfor Water and Ecosystem in Paddy Fields

Presentation of INWEPF in Asian River Restoration Network, Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2006

Establishment of INWEPF
Ministerial Meeting on Water for Food and Agriculturein the 3rd World Water Forum, Ohtsu Japan, March 2003
Co-organized by MAFF of Japan and FAO

Ministerial Recommendation
Three Challenges
1. Food Security and Poverty Alleviation
2. Sustainable Water Use
3. Partnership

Follow Up Action in Asia
A framework for promoting better
management of water for paddy fields

Establishment of INWEPF
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Multi-functionality of Paddy Farming•Food production•Flood mitigation•Recharge of water•Aquatic Environment•Prevention of soil erosion•Culture & Tradition

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Activities of INWEPF
Flexible platform to exchange information
on water use in paddy fields•Steering Meeting•Working Group•Virtual Meeting•Open Forum

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Members of INWEPF
Members of INWEPFCountries (17):Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Egypt, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea,
Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka,Thailand, Viet Nam
International Organizations (10):Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Water
Management Institute (IWMI), Mekong River Commission (MRC),
International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID),
International Society of Paddy and Water Environment Engineering(PAWEES),World Bank (WB), International Rice Research Institute (IRRI),International Network on Participatory Irrigation Management (INPIM),
Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Asian Development Bank(ADB)
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INWEPF and World Water Fora2003Mar The 3rd World Water Forum, Japan2004
Feb Preparatory Meeting for INWEPF, Japan
Nov INWEPF 1st Steering Meeting & Symposium, Japan2005
Nov INWEPF 2nd Steering Meeting & Symposium, Korea
2006
Mar The 4th World Water Forum, Mexico
Sep INWEPF 3rd Steering Meeting &Workshop, Malaysia

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The 4th World Water ForumThe 4th World Water Forum“Local Action for Global Challenge”
Mar 16 – 22, 2006, Mexico City, Mexico

Topic session of INWEPF

Exhibition in World Water EXPO

Message from INWEPF
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Message from INWEPF to WWF4
• Incorporation of Multi-functionality into Water
Resources Management• Wisdom and Experiences of Local
communities• Government Assistance on Management ofRice Water Systems

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INWEPF 3rd Steering Meeting & Workshop“Rice Paddy: Now, Tomorrow and the Future”
Sep 17 – 19, 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia– Working Action Plan of INWEPF
3 Working Groups
Action Plan of Each Member– Host Countries
2007 – 08 Thailand
2008 – 09 Indonesia

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Thank you!
INWEPF Website
http://www.maff.go.jp/inwepf/index.htm

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