Bureau of Soils and Water Management - Department of Agriculture of the Republic of the Philippines

12/13/2024 | News release | Archived content

BSWM Participates in the 2024 International Soil and Water Forum in Bangkok, Thailand

December 11, 2024 | Bangkok, Thailand - The Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) through its Soil and Water Resources Research Division (SWRRD) presented a poster paper at the International Soil and Water Forum held on December 9-11, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Dr. Karen Bautista presenting the BSWM Technical Poster

Dr. Karen S. Bautista, Chief Science Research Specialist, and Ms. Heycel R. Briol, Science Research Specialist II represented the BSWM during the Forum. Dr. Bautista presented the Technical Poster Paper on "Enhancing Agricultural Productivity through Climate-Smart Renewable Energy-Driven Pumps (REDPs) for Small-Scale Irrigation Systems" which was translated from the Terminal Report of the completed DA-BAR funded project entitled "Performance Assessment and Impact Valuation of REDPs (solar pumps, wind pumps and ram pumps)." The Poster Paper highlighted the approaches that address soil health management, water scarcity and improving agricultural productivity using sustainable and climate resilient technologies.

Dr. Karen S. Bautista (left) and Ms. Heycel Briol (right) posed at the BSWM Technical Poster Digital Stand.

Dr. Karen Bautista during the Open Forum on Land Degradation, Restoration, and Recarbonization

Dr. Bautista and Ms. Briol attending the ISWF Program at the Ballroom Hall

Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the Forum brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, international organizations, civil society, youth, development practitioners, and private sector representatives.

With the theme "Managing Water Scarcity and Reversing Soil Degradation for Sustainable and Resilient Agrifood Systems," the event was structured into five special events, nine side events, and 15 thematic sessions to encourage a Call to Action for an integrated soil, land, water, and crop management.

The Forum served as a platform to share experiences and solutions addressing the pressing issues on climate change, unsustainable agricultural practices, urbanization, among others. These factors contribute significantly to soil degradation, water scarcity, and impacts on global food security.

The participation of the BSWM, with the active leadership of Director Gina Parde-Nilo, PhD and Assistant Director Denise A. Solano, underscores its commitment towards advancing sustainable agriculture through nature-based solutions, aligned with the international efforts to build and capacitate resilient agrifood systems.

(Written and Photo documentation By Heycel Reyes-Briol)

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