1. : International Network for Water and Ecosystem in Paddy Fields The 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit INWEPF Introduction and Proposal The 4th Steering Meeting of INWEPF Bangkok, Thailand, July 6, 2007

2. Contribution to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Forum www.spmwater-asiapacific.net E-mail meeting hosted by Japan Committee & WG2 Inwepf@nm.maff.go.jp

3. Contribution to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Forum Background of Asia-Pacific Water Summit 3 rd World Water Forum 2009 5 th World Water Forum 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2007 4 th World Water Forum

4. Contribution to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Forum Venue: Beppu Convention Center, Oita Outline of 1st Asia-Pacific water Summit Date: December 3 rd and 4 th, 2007 Venue: Beppu Convention Center in Oita prefecture, Japan Organizer: Asia-Pacific Water Forum & Steering Committee of the 1 st Asia Pacific Water Summit Expected participants: Leaders of the Countries of Asia and the Pacific Stakeholder Representatives

5. Contribution to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Forum Plenary 1 Keynote Speech by head of Govt (Water Champion Panel) Draft Program 4 Dec. Tue.3 Dec. Mon. PM AM Memorial Speech Plenary 1 Keynote Speech by head of Govt (Water Champion Panel) Farewell Cooktail Opening Sessions PM AM Sessions Theme B Welcome Reception Closing Priority Thematic Meeting Theme CTheme A 12/1-12/5 Open Event (A series of events in Japan)

6. Contribution to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Forum Theme of 1st Asia-Pacific water Summit Overall Theme Water Security: Leadership and Commitment Priority Theme A)Water Financing B)Water related Disaster Management C)Water for Development and Ecosystem

7. Contribution to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Forum Priority Theme C Water for Development and Ecosystem Lead Organization FAO, IUCN (World Conservation Union) Topics to be covered Food security and strategic water supply Recognition of multiple roles of irrigation systems Irrigation modernization and IWRM Environmental flow approaches and IWRM Watershed degradation and river restoration Integrating development and ecosystem issues into IWRM Need of input from paddy farming countries

8. Contribution to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Forum Water Fora and INWEPF 3 rd World Water Forum 2009 5 th Meeting 5 th World Water Forum 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit Establish of INWEPF 1 st Meeting (Japan) 2 nd Meeting (Korea) 2003 2004 2005 2006 Workshop (Korea) 4 th Meeting (Thailand) 2008 2007 4 th World Water Forum 3 rd Meeting (Malaysia) Ministerial Meeting on Water for Food and Agriculture Ministerial Meeting on Water for Food and Agriculture

9. Contribution to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Forum Water Fora and INWEPF 3 rd World Water Forum INWEPF ICID Joint Session 2009 5 th Meeting 5 th World Water Forum 1 st Asia-Pacific Water Summit Establish of INWEPF 1 st Meeting (Japan) 2 nd Meeting (Korea) 2003 2004 2005 2006 Workshop (Korea) 4 th Meeting (Thailand) 2008 2007 4 th World Water Forum 3 rd Meeting (Malaysia) Ministerial Meeting on Water for Food and Agriculture Ministerial Meeting on Water for Food and Agriculture

10. Contribution to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Forum Contribution to WWF4 from INWEPF Message from INWEPF Paragraph 5 (Recommendations) Paragraph 2-4 (Awareness) 3 rd World Water Forum INWEPF ICID Joint Session 2009 5 th World Water Forum 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit Ministerial Meeting on Water for Food and Agriculture Ministerial Meeting on Water for Food and Agriculture 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2007 4 th World Water Forum

11. Contribution to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Forum Contribution to WWF4 from INWEPF Message from INWEPF Paragraph 5 (Recommendations) Paragraph 5 : Recommendation 1.The multiple use, roles, values, services and other aspects of agricultural water in paddy farming regions should be recognized, evaluated and incorporated into water resources development plans and management strategies. 2.The traditional wisdom and experiences of local communities and the value of their participation in water planning and management should be fully acknowledged. 3.It should be recognized that governmental assistance (e.g. policy, legal, financial, and capacity building and educational services) is important and often necessary for adequate investment, modernization and management of rice water systems, in order to achieve food security, to alleviate poverty and to conserve ecosystems. Paragraph 5 : Recommendation 1.The multiple use, roles, values, services and other aspects of agricultural water in paddy farming regions should be recognized, evaluated and incorporated into water resources development plans and management strategies. 2.The traditional wisdom and experiences of local communities and the value of their participation in water planning and management should be fully acknowledged. 3.It should be recognized that governmental assistance (e.g. policy, legal, financial, and capacity building and educational services) is important and often necessary for adequate investment, modernization and management of rice water systems, in order to achieve food security, to alleviate poverty and to conserve ecosystems.

12. Contribution to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Forum Contribution to WWF4 from INWEPF Message from INWEPF

13. Contribution to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Forum Contribution to 1 st APWS from INWEPF Message to 1 st APWS from INWEPF Based on Message to WWF4 Specific issue in Asia Pacific Region Updated concept of INWEPF after WWF4 Reflect to outcome documents of APWS Discussion E-mail meeting among members (hosted by Japan Committee) In the Future... Input to WWF5 Turkey, March 2009

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