Asia and the Pacific: Countries and Territories
In this region, 40 agriculture heritage systems were designated so far in 8 countries and one territory: one in Bangladesh, 15 in China, 2 in India, 3 in Iran, 11 in Japan, one in the Philippines and 5 in the Republic of Korea, one in Sri Lanka and one in the Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, there are 10 proposals submitted to become GIAHS sites from 5 different countries.
To view the list of designated and proposed systems per country, click on the photo. Don't miss visiting each designated system's dedicated webpages to discover more information, photos, videos, news, and stories.
Bangladesh

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2015 |
China

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2005 | |
2010 | |
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2011 | |
2012 | |
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2014 | |
2014 | |
2014 | |
2017 | |
Diebu Zhagana Agriculture-Forestry-Animal Husbandry Composite System | 2017 |
Xiajin Yellow River Old Course Ancient Mulberry Grove System | 2018 |
2018 |
Proposed sites | |
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Shexian Dryland Stone Terraced System | |
Anxi Tieguanyin Tea Culture System | |
Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System in Inner Mongolia | |
Qingyuan Forest-Mushroom Co-culture System in Zhejiang Province |
India

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2012 | |
2013 |
Indonesia

Proposed sites | |
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Salak Agroforestry System in Karangasem, Bali |
Islamic Republic of Iran

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2014 | |
2018 | |
2018 |
Proposed sites | |
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Estahbanat Rainfed Fig Orchards Heritage System | |
Ancient Traditional Gardens of Qazvin |
Jammu and Kashmir

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2011 | |
Japan

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2011 | |
2011 | |
2013 | |
2013 | |
Kunisaki Peninsula Usa Integrated Forestry, Agriculture and Fisheries System | 2013 |
2015 | |
2015 | |
Takachihogo-Shiibayama Mountainous Agriculture and Forestry System | 2015 |
Osaki Kôdo's Traditional Water Management System for Sustainable Paddy Agriculture | 2017 |
2018 | |
2018 |
Proposed sites | |
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Biwa lake to land integrated system | |
Fruit Cultivation System in Kyoutou Region, Yamanashi | |
Integrated Tajima Beef Production System |
Philippines

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2011 |
Republic of Korea

Designated sites | |
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Traditional Gudeuljang Irrigated Rice Terraces in Cheongsando | 2014 |
2014 | |
2017 | |
2018 | |
2020 |
Proposed sites | |
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Jeju Haenyeo Fisheries System | |
The Sonteul (hand net) Fishery System for gathering Marsh Clam in Seomjingang River |
Disclaimer: “The designations employed and the presentation of material in the GIAHS site do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of FAO concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The final status of Jammu and Kashmir has not been agreed upon by the parties.”