In line with UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategy for 2022–2029 (41C/4), the Operational Directives of the Convention (Chapter VI) and the Committee’s decisions (Decisions 15.COM 8 and 16.COM 5.b), the Secretariat has initiated activities in the following specific thematic areas to develop a comprehensive approach to intangible cultural heritage safeguarding and sustainable development:

  • Economic dimensions of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage
  • Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage and climate change
  • Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in urban contexts

For each thematic area, a series of actions are being undertaken, including preparative steps to develop a guidance note, with the aim to enhance understanding and identify areas for future action in the framework of the 2003 Convention.

As part of the initiatives, stakeholders of the 2003 Convention are invited to take part in the three online surveys regarding the thematic initiatives of the Secretariat to develop a comprehensive approach to intangible cultural heritage safeguarding and sustainable development.

In case of technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat at: ich@unesco.org.

Economic dimensions of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

Survey dates : 26 September to 16 October 2022 (extended to 7 November 2022)

Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in urban contexts

Survey dates: 7 to 30 October 2022 (extended to 7 November 2022)

Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage and climate change

Survey dates: 31 October to 20 November 2022

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