世界農業遺産Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems 、大崎崎耕上、 Osaki Kōdos ARTICIPALION OF VARTOUS ENDIRIES FOR OSAKI KODO'S SUSTAINABLE PADDY ACRICULURE Osaki Region Committee for the Promotion of Globally Important Agricultural I optage Systems
The traditional and ingenious, multi-layered water management system of Osaki Kōdo ～A basin-wide system based on local characteristics～
Rice Wheat ・ Soybeans Traditional vegetables Preserving agricultural culture Fermented food
○ Ingenious network of water management infrastructure that has been inherited from medieval times ○ Network of people based on traditional social organizations, keiyakukō, which have supported local agriculture and daily life. ○ Network of wisdom to overcome challenging natural circumstances; rich agricultural biodiversity created by interconnecting igune homestead forests, rice paddies and irrigation channels Osaki Kōdo’s Traditional Water Management System for Sustainable Paddy Agriculture Water evel is raised to keep of protection against cold managem Keiyakukō : mutual assistance organizations supporting local agriculture 760 organizations
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“Igune” homestead forest 40%（24,300 residences）） left 11
The wisdom of using the igune to support daily life ○Wisdom of disaster prevention: protection from strong winds and driftwood during floods ) Wisdom of self-sufficiency: supporting everyday life with medicinal herbs and laily vegetables ○ Wisdom of agricultural practice: a combination of meticulous water management and land suitable for agriculture fosters dragonflies, frogs and other natural enemies of pest insects that harm rice crops.
Network of water management infrastructure Including a wider area of organizations involved in conserving the multidimensional functions supporting water management infrastructure > participation of diverse actors (conservation and restoration of water management infrastructure and igune) Network of people Enhancing mutually supportive connections through consumer supported agricultŭre (CSA) ≥Connecting the treasures of Osaki Kōdo through GIAHS tourism > Developing food culture (mochi rice cakes, fermented foods) into a "sixth sector" Network of wisdom Enhancing rice production to support wetland ecosystems and livelihoods > Introducing a GIAHS-oriented certification program (environmental friendliness + biodiversity) >Biological field surveys and monitoring to support the certification program >>Supporting farmers (efforts in organic farming and environment-friendly rice production) > Human resource development under a GIAHS-oriented learning program (publishing readers, local educational field activities for children (“Ikimono Club”) 113 CSA (mutually supportive urban-rural relationships) “Naruko-no-kome” rice production project CSA (mutually supportive  urban-rural relationships) Exchange programs with consumer cooperatives” ～Evolving and deepening relations～ local traditional cooking classes, biological field surveys Participatory monitoring 
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O   Consumer organizations
Discussions on a deposit system that will forward a a part of sales to local environment conservation activities for closer exchange with producers O   Chamber of Commerce Youth Group Efforts to develop new products using agricultural products from Osaki Kōdo and to communicate local information O   Local manufacturers Research and development of water channels that compose the landscape of Osaki Kōdo and function as a part of the GIAHS site. 188
GIAHS as a local resource and teaching material in high school education GIAHS designation stimulates re-acknowledgement of the importance of local resources. Enhancing education on Osaki Kōdo through local studies at school. Kahoku Shimpo, June 27, 2018 High school students study Osaki Kōdo Ta
Purpose: Acquiring GIAHS certification and promoting the conservation and utilization of the GIAHS site after certification Full members: Organization: Mayors of Osaki City, Shikama Town, Kami Town, Wakuya Town, and Misato Town Supporting members: 4 Agricultural Cooperative Association , Osaki Region Water Management Council, 5 NPO Advisors:    Miyagi Prefecture, experts Reauests Proposals
Action Plan Promotion Committee
The Action Plan Promotion Committee will comprise members representing various fields to: 1) involve more people in human-interaction through local tourism leveraging diverse resources; 2) share and enhance value through branding; and 3) promote human resource development ①Field Museum Concept Subcommittee Dynamically conserving and  leveraging local resources rediscovered through the process of establishing a field musuem ▷ Conserve and develop agricultural culture ▷ Consider conservation methods for enhanced landscape value (water management infrastructure, igune, etc.) ► Leverage in tourism and education ②Certification Systems Subcommittee Promoting sustainable agriculture by communicating the value of local resources ➤ Establish and promote an certification program for agricultural products ➤Establish and promote a biodiversity-based certification program ▷ Promote biodiversity-oriented agriculture ③Human Resource Development Subcommittee Passing down agricultural wisdom and sharing values ➤Develop a human resource bank ➤ Foster story-tellers ➤ Publish readers and textbooks