Cultural heritage and traditional knowledge Article 11 of the Carpathian Convention

The Conference of the Parties

1. Appreciates the support of Hungary in revitalizing the activities of the WG Cultural Heritage and Traditional Knowledge, especially in respect to implementation of the Road Map to achieve the objectives of the Article 11 of the Carpathian Convention, and invites Parties to build on this momentum and consider undertaking further activities;
2. Appreciates the kind invitation by Slovakia to host the next meeting of the WG Cultural Heritage and Traditional Knowledge and requests the Secretariat to coordinate and facilitate its organization;
3. Recognizes that cultural heritage plays a significant role in the sustainable socio-economic development of the Carpathian region, welcomes the development of the project “Carpathian Route - exploring, promoting and protecting the richness of the cultural and natural heritage of the Carpathian Region" approved in the frame of the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Regional Cooperation, and expresses its support for the implementation of the project as the flagship project for the Carpathian Convention; takes note with grave concern of the cancellation of the project grant, emphasizes the importance of the Carpathian Route project for cultural cooperation across borders, mutual understanding, combatting discrimination, and promoting equality and human rights throughout the region, and invites the Financial Mechanism Committee of the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Regional Cooperation to reconsider its decision.
4. If the above-mentioned project is realized, requests the WG Cultural Heritage to support the implementation of the Carpathian Route project, acting as the Steering Committee of the project.