The aim of Paddy and Water Environment is to advance the science and technology of water and environment related disciplines in paddy-farming. The scope includes the paddy-farming related scientific and technological aspects in agricultural engineering such as irrigation and drainage, soil and water conservation, land and water resources management, irrigation facilities and disaster management, paddy multi-functionality, agricultural policy, regional planning, bioenvironmental systems, ecological conservation and restoration, and ecosystem services in paddy farming regions.