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 of Intangible Cultural Heritage and left an indelible mark on the 2003 Convention from its Read more
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. Click here to join! This spring meeting will begin with the introduction of the Read more
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 the outset, members have opted for an informal approach in order to encourage fluid exchanges Read more
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 to promote international cooperation around the safeguarding of living heritage in a festive spirit. Nearly Read more
The European Network of Focal Points (ENFP) held a meeting on the theme of intangible cultural heritage and climate change on 30 October 2024. Once again, this meeting was an opportunity to listen to enriching and inspiring presentations from our colleagues and to share news about the network and living Read more
Dear members of the European Network of Focal Points for the 2003 Convention (ENFP), You are warmly welcome to the next online meeting of our network on the 30th of October 9:30-11 a.m. CET (10:30-12 EET). Join us at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82974524459 Click here Come and hear out the latest news Read more
The 10th session of the UNESCO 2003 Convention’s General Assembly was an opportunity for ENFP network members to get together for a convivial moment, followed by a meeting at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The meeting in a hybrid format allowed colleagues to join online as well. The members of the Read more
The 10th session of the UNESCO 2003 Convention’s General Assembly was held on 11 and 12 June 2024 at the Organization’s headquarters in Paris. For two days, the States Parties and other stakeholders gathered to discuss important issues for safeguarding the world’s living heritage and for the future of the Read more
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