Historical Water Management in the Vicinity of Banská Štiavnica under Changing Climatic Conditions

A once-unparalleled water management system, spanning 170 km and featuring 60 structures, was engineered from the 16th to 19th centuries in Banská Štiavnica to sustain local mines by harnessing surface water from the Štiavnica Mountains. This system, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is at risk of disuse and decay. The study examines whether this historic infrastructure can be preserved and repurposed for modern needs—benefiting both citizens and ecosystems—amid changing climatic conditions. It explores the feasibility of integrating such heritage systems into sustainable resource management practices while addressing challenges posed by climate variability.

Červeň, M. (2026). Historical Water Management in the Vicinity of Banská Štiavnica under Changing Climatic Conditions. Integrated Approaches to Sustainable Resource and Environmental Management. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1014069