Abstract
The contribution presents the methodology and first insights on economic impacts of water-related recreation activities around the Vltava river, including recreation benefits and also the regional income induced by water-related tourism. The approach evaluates the present state of recreation at the pilot area, together with definition of the existing links between the socio-economic system and nature-based characteristics describing the area (geography, climatic/hydrological parameters: e.g. water availability and water level).
In the subsequent step, the system analysis will also enable the assessment of future potential and limits determined by the climate scenarios, incorporating the contingent reactions of the local stakeholders to the potential nature-based changes.