UNESCO cultural conventions
All seven of UNESCO’s Cultural Conventions are intended to safeguard and nurture some aspect of culture and creativity, from tangible and intangible heritage, the diversity of cultural expressions and creative industries, to the fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural goods.
- 2005 Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
- 2003 Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
- 2001 Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage
- 1972 Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
- 1970 Fighting against the illicit trafficking of cultural property
- 1954 Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict
- 1952, 1971 Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights
Firmly grounded in a human-rights based approach, these Conventions establish a range of governmental and international funding and cooperation mechanisms, as well as monitoring and evaluation tools. They promote capacity building programmes and other initiatives for the safeguard of culture (including natural heritage) and its integration in national and local development strategies.