Dear members of the European Network of Focal Points for the 2003 Convention (ENFP),
This spring meeting will begin with the introduction of the newly appointed Steering Committee, followed by a brief exchange with the UNESCO Living Heritage Entity (tbc). The agenda will then include several thematic contributions by ENFP members:
- An update on MONDIACULT 2025 and opportunities for engagement related to intangible cultural heritage.
- A discussion on ethical considerations in safeguarding, led by members of the Steering Committee.
- A presentation on the recent meeting focused on ICH and armed conflicts, and an update on the ongoing efforts to establish a new Category 2 Centre dedicated to living heritage in Belgium.
- The results of the recent ENFP network survey will also be presented, followed by an open discussion.
This meeting will be an opportunity to reconnect, exchange experiences, and shape the future directions of the ENFP network together.
Agenda:
- 10:00 Welcome and introduction of the new Steering Committee (Ioana Baskerville – Focal Point Romania, ENFP Steering Committee)
- 10:10 Opening remarks from the Living Heritage Entity (
Helena Drobna – Programme Specialist, Alessandro Martinotti – Project Officer, Giovanni Scepi – Head of Programme Management Unit)
- 10:30 MONDIACULT 2025: topics and events connected to ICH (Matti Hakamäki – facilitator and ICH NGO Forum – Finland)
- 10:45 Ethical considerations in ICH safeguarding (Cristina Biasetto – Focal Point Austria & Jorijn Neyrinck – facilitator, ENFP Steering Committee)
- 11.00 Overview and future directions of the ICH and armed conflicts meeting (Hildegunn Bjørgen and colleague- Focal Point Norway, ENFP Steering Committee)
- 11:15 Progress on the development of the new Category 2 Centre in Belgium (Arno Beunen, Focal Point Belgium and Jorijn Neyrinck, idem)
- 11:30 Presentation and open discussion on the survey results (Hildegunn Bjørgen – Focal Point Norway, ENFP Steering Committee)
- 11:45 Newsletters updates (Nikolai Vukov, facilitator)
- 11:50 Open floor & closing (Phil Foxwood, Focal Point UK, ENFP Steering Committee)
The meeting is open to experts from UNESCO Group I and II countries, including focal points, facilitators and others involved in the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage.
The working language will be English, and a recording will be made available after the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you there!
