Over the course of a full week, Barcelona became the beating heart of global cultural policy and civic dialogue. While MONDIACULT 2025, convened by UNESCO and hosted by the Government of Spain, gathered more than 150 ministers of culture and hundreds of representatives from civil society, cultural institutions, artists Read more
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
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 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 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
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
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