Projects

Project: Strengthening subregional cooperation and national capacities in seven southern African countries to implement the 2003 Convention for the preservation of intangible cultural heritage (PART I)  Beneficiary: Unesco Amount: 250 000 USD Duration: 2014 This project aims to establish a subregional cooperation platform to help seven southern African countries in their efforts to protect the heritage living within their borders. This platform consolidates the results of previous projects funded by Flanders.

Project: Strengthening subregional cooperation and national capacities in seven southern African countries to implement the 2003 Convention for the preservation of intangible cultural heritage (PART II)  Beneficiary: UNESCO Amount: 250.000 USD Duration: 2016-2017 This follow-up project pays special attention to ensure adequate institutional environment, the ability to develop legislative and policy frameworks or improve and the availability of national expertise. Part I

Summary: Agreement between Flanders and UNESCO on the UNESCO/Flanders Trust Fund for the support of the UNESCO 's activities in the field of cultural and natural heritage. Signed: 14/04/2016 pdf file1148_Ondertekende akte in het Engels.pdf (4.39 MB)

Summary: Agreement Flanders-UNESCO regarding the Flanders UNESCO Trust Fund Signed: 02/11/2010 Termination: 14/04/2016 pdf file890_Ondertekende akte in het Engels.pdf (1.83 MB)

Summary: Agreement regarding the UNESCO/Flanders Trust Fund Signed: 22/10/2007 Termination: 02/11/2007 pdf file773_Ondertekende akte in het Engels.pdf (1.83 MB)

Summary: Agreement on the Unesco/Flanders Trust Fund Signed: 07/02/2002 Termination: 22/10/2007 pdf file522_Ondertekende akte in het Engels.pdf (223 KB)

Summary: Agreement on the Unesco/Flanders Trust Fund Signed: 19/09/1999 pdf file512_Ondertekende akte in het Engels.pdf (545 KB)

Summary: Agreement of cooperation Flanders-Unesco Signed: 06/03/1998 pdf file76_Samenwerkingsovereenkomst in het Engels.pdf (1.23 MB)

Summary: The UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage, is intended to enable States to better protect their submerged cultural heritage. Signed: 06/11/2001 Sanctioned and promulgated: 16/07/2010 International ratification: 05/08/2013 Entry into force: 05/11/2013 pdf file644_Agreement in English.pdf (166 KB) pdf file644_Decreet.pdf (83 KB)  

Summary: The Convention stipulates that degrees and periods of study must be recognised unless substantial differences can be proved by the institution that is charged with recognition. (Lisbon Recognition Convention LRC) Signed: 07/03/2005 Sanctioned and promulgated: 15/12/2006 International ratification: 22/07/2009 Entry into force: 01/09/2009 pdf file642_Agreement in English.pdf (163 KB) pdf file642_Decreet.pdf (75 KB)    

Summary: The Convention recognises the rights of Parties to take measures to protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions, and impose obligations at both domestic and international levels on Parties. Signed: 20/10/2005 Sanctioned and promulgated: 06/05/2011 International ratification: 09/08/2013 Entry into force: 09/11/2013 pdf file641_Agreement in English.pdf (57 KB) pdf file641_Decreet.pdf (73 KB)    

Summary:  is the first international instrument dedicated to the fight against illicit trafficking of cultural property. Signed: 14/11/1970 Sanctioned and promulgated: 06/02/2009 International ratification: 31/03/2009 Entry into force: 30/06/2009 pdf file640_Agreement in English.pdf (45 KB) pdf file640_Decreet.pdf (108 KB)    

Summary: The Convention is aimed at safeguarding the uses, representations, expressions, knowledge and techniques that communities, groups and, in some cases, individuals, recognise as an integral part of their cultural heritage. Signed: 17/10/2003 Sanctioned and promulgated: 10/02/2006 International ratification: 24/03/2006 Entry into force: 24/06/2006 pdf file611_Agreement in English.pdf (355 KB) pdf file611_Decreet.pdf (25 KB)      

Summary: The Convention represents the first time that governments around the world have agreed to apply the force of international law to anti-doping. Signed: 19/10/2005 Sanctioned and promulgated: 20/04/2007 International ratification: 19/06/2008 Entry into force: 01/08/2008 pdf file643_Agreement in English.pdf (2.78 MB) pdf file643_Decreet.pdf (64 KB) pdf file643_Neerlegging van akte van aanvaarding en kennisgeving van registratie.pdf (419 KB)  

Summary: The Second Protocol further elaborates the provisions of the Convention relating to safeguarding of and respect for cultural property and the conduct of hostilities; thereby providing greater protection than before. Signed: 17/05/1999 Sanctioned and promulgated: 16/07/2010 International ratification: 13/10/2010 Entry into force: 13/01/2011 pdf file479_Agreement in English.pdf (206 KB) pdf file479_Decreet.pdf (84 KB)    

Project:  Detachment of an expert to the UNESCO Liaison Office to the European Union Beneficiary: Unesco Amount: 500.000 USD Duration: 2012 - 2017 Since 2012, Flanders has been financing the secondment of an expert to the UNESCO Liaison Office in Brussels. The aim of the UNESCO Liaison Office and Representation to the European Union is to establish closer cooperation between UNESCO and the European Union and to increase the visibility of the organisation in the European landscape.

Project:  Contributions to the Special Account for support to countries in post-conflict and post-disaster situations: crisis response in Nepal Beneficiary: UNESCO Amount: 25.000 USD Duration: 2015 With this contribution Flanders supports UNESCO's emergency actions in the aftermath of the major earthquakes on 25 April and 12 May 2015 in Nepal. These earthquakes caused great damage in the Kathmandu Valley, a World Heritage site known for its unique temples, stupas and historic houses.

Project: Project: World War - peace education project Beneficiary: Unesco  Amount: 50.000 USD Duration: 2014 - 2018 This project includes an educational peace-building initiative on the occasion and in memory of the commemoration of the century of the First World War in 2014. It is based on underwater cultural heritage of the time, but also links are made with the situation today. The emphasis is on reconciliation.

Project: International Scientific Conference: Culture in Armed Conflict Beneficiary: Unesco Amount: 170.000 USD Duration: 2016 The international conference 'Culture in Armed Conflict' focuses primarily on the role culture plays in armed conflicts and how it affects human rights and security.

Project: Bringing together the international community to protect Syria's cultural heritage Beneficiary: UNESCO Amount: 170.000 USD Duration: 2014 - 2016 This project includes a meeting of international experts for the conservation of cultural heritage in Syria and technical emergency assistance. The project highlights the activities set up by UNESCO around this and helps to take emergency measures. It also creates awareness of the destruction of heritage.