Since its creation in 2021, the European Network of Focal Points for the 2003 Convention has evolved considerably to become an important tool for regional cooperation. The Network now has almost 140 members, bringing together the Focal Points and facilitators from Europe as well as various European stakeholders working on the UNESCO Read more…
The European Network of Focal Points for the 2003 Convention (ENFP) has been working actively for three years now. At present we reach out to more than 120 colleagues in 42 countries! You are warmly welcome to the next network meeting on the 15th February 1-3 pm CET (2-4 EET). Join us at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84383739419 (Meeting Read more…
The 18th Annual Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the ICH took place in Kasane, Botswana, and will be remembered as an exceptional event. With 2023 marking the 20th anniversary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, this meeting was an opportunity to Read more…
The 20th anniversary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has undoubtedly inspired ICH institutions, researchers and professionals. The end of 2023 is marked by the publication of several works presented at the 18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee held in Kasane last December. These new Read more…
To celebrate living heritage and mark the twentieth anniversary of the Convention, the ‘Wiki Loves Living Heritage’ campaign was launched in the spring of 2023. The campaign has been successful in bringing together numerous actors from various fields together. The campaign has resulted in 5 500 living heritage elements described Read more…
May 3, 2023 We are #LivingHeritage – 20th anniversary of the convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage On 3 May 2023, the network held an online meeting to prepare for the year’s major events: the 20th anniversary of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Read more…
July 6, 2022 The first in-person meeting of the ENFP was held in Paris on 6 July 2022 at UNESCO headquarters during the ninth session of the General Assembly for the 2003 Convention.With over 60 participants, the meeting was a great success. Susanne Schnuttgen from the Secretariat brought her greetings Read more…
Webinar: Theme Year Living Heritage 2023 – 07/11/2022 Year 2023 is a milestone in the history of the work around Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is the 20th anniversary of the 2003 Convention. At the same time, it will be celebrated throughout our continent as the European Heritage Days (EHD) theme Read more…
Periodic Reporting process: the germ of the ENFP Network Country focal points, bearers and facilitators from Europe share their experience on the first reformed cycle of periodic reporting under the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. The online training of country focal points for periodic reporting Read more…
“With this campaign we want to highlight the diversity of heritages in the Europe of today and the various ways different communities are safeguarding them. The winning photo beautifully illustrates the knowhow related to nature and the sharing and transmission of knowledge from one generation to the other.” International jury for the Read more…