Heritage of the Pond Landscape

The pond landscape of southern Bohemia and the northern Waldviertel, built in the 16th century, embodies an unmistakable characteristic that decisively determines ecological systems (biodiversity, microclimate, sea overfishing), economic structures (self-sufficiency with fish, tourism) and culture (cuisine, traditions). The complexity of this Antropocene heritage in its interrelationships and peculiarities has not been dealt with either in science or in the general public. To shape the Anthropocene against the background of climate, technology, economic and social change, the preservation of this heritage on the watershed is both an opportunity and a challenge. As part of a three-day symposium (Gmünd, Nové Hrady), in which well-known international figures from science, politics and practice take part and an excursion (Trebon), the context of the content is to be developed through contributions from different disciplines and with a specialist publication, an exhibition and a 3D -Model to be conveyed to the public.