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The ENFP is a network of focal points for the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

The purpose of the network is to contribute to the implementation of the UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. Its main aim is to facilitate exchanges and dialogue between living heritage professionals at both national and regional level, and encourage dialogue and exchange of expertise in the region. The network is open to all focal points, coordinators, facilitators and other experts working closely with the 2003 Convention.

Highlights of the ENFP Network Meeting – 14 May 2025

On 14 May 2025, the European Network of Focal Points for the 2003 Convention (ENFP) held its first general network meeting of the year! The gathering brought together focal points, facilitators, and experts from Read more…

Kalevala frescoes (National Museum of Finland). Akseli Gallén-Kallela, scene from the poem The Kalevala, 1928, 04. Photo by Sailko

Kick-off Session: Opening Reflections on Ethics in ICH Safeguarding

We are pleased to invite you to the first peer exchange session of the ENFP series on ethical questions in ICH safeguarding. This opening session will offer a broad introduction to the ethical challenges encountered Read more…

In Memory of Kristin Kuutma

Kristin Kuutma. Photo by Sophie Nuytten for Workshop intangible heritage (2019) It is with deep sorrow that we learned of the passing of Kristin Kuutma. Kristin was a pivotal figure in the field Read more…

ENFP Network Meeting – 14 May 2025 10.00am(CET)

Dear members of the European Network of Focal Points for the 2003 Convention (ENFP), You are warmly invited to the next online meeting of our network on 14 May 2025, from 10:00 to 12:00 CET. Read more…

New ENFP Steering Committee elected (2025-2027)

The Steering Committee plays a central role within the Network, overseeing its activities, organising meetings, facilitating communication and acting as an essential link between the Network and the Secretariat of the 2003 Convention. From Read more…

A view from ENFP at the 19th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (19.COM)

The 19th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (19.COM) was held from December 2 to 7 in Asuncion (Paraguay). As every year, this event was an opportunity Read more…

Welcome to the ENFP Network!

The ENFP is a network of focal points for the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

To contribute to the implementation of the 2003 UNESCO Convention at national and regional level

Encourage dialogue, exchange of expertise, international and intercultural cooperation in the region

To consolidate the implementation of the 2003 Convention by supporting existing networks (including the UNESCO Facilitators Network, the ICH NGO Forum and sub-regional networks)

Promote peer learning and comparative approaches to the implementation of the 2003 UNESCO Convention and related cultural policies

Find synergies with European initiatives and instruments, for example those related to the European Union, the Council of Europe and other regional actors

To contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in the ICH sector

Ethics & Intangible Cultural Heritage