Mission & Vision
FLAME is a European centre of expertise dedicated to collaborative safeguarding of living heritage, contributing to the global mission of cultural sustainability for the wellbeing of all.
FLAME is a European centre of expertise dedicated to collaborative safeguarding of living heritage, contributing to the global mission of cultural sustainability for the wellbeing of all.
As a driving force and dynamic hub, FLAME celebrates the diversity of today’s living heritage and convenes a broad spectrum of stakeholders – ranging from policymakers to practitioners, alongside an expanding array of societal partners.
Guided by the principles and instruments of the UNESCO 2003 Convention, FLAME fosters and promotes inclusive practices within living heritage networks both across Europe and globally.
FLAME’s activities, partnerships and governance embody its five key values.
Thereby it fully endorses and actively supports the values advocated by UNESCO.
FLAME is:
LEARNING
Learning together and cultivating shared wisdom, thriving through dynamic exchange of experiences and expertise within learning networks.
CONNECTING
Fostering connections across a diversity of people, organisations and countries, and bringing together a plurality of perspectives.
TRANSFORMATIVE
Driving and leveraging transformative developments in the safeguarding of living heritage.
REGENERATIVE
Creating pathways towards a sustainable, regenerative future for living heritage and the broader world, while strengthening crisis preparedness and resilience.
INCLUSIVE
Leaving no one behind and ensuring that everyone – regardless of their background or walk of life – has the chance to participate and contribute.
In the spirit of the UNESCO 2003 Convention, FLAME fosters safeguarding practices that empower people as active and ongoing stewards of their cultural identities and living heritage. It contributes to peaceful, inclusive societies and sustainable development.
To bring this vision to life, FLAME ignites a vibrant hub for international and multi-stakeholder collaboration. The centre pools resources and expertise to drive inclusive and proactive safeguarding practices for living heritage in the 21st century, while amplifying their reach and impact.
Advance inclusive and participatory safeguarding across diverse contexts
Ensuring that a broad range of voices and experiences contribute to the vitality of living heritage.
Drive impact-oriented safeguarding through pilots, research, and capacity building
Aligning practices with the Overall Results Framework (ORF) of the 2003 Convention and fostering innovation.
Foster collaborative networks and partnerships for transformative change
Acting as a connector between States, institutions, NGOs, and practitioners at regional and global levels.
Build regional capacity and policy support for effective implementation of the 2003 Convention
Enabling institutional environments and sustainable governance models.
Together, these objectives provide a coherent framework to advance the safeguarding of living heritage in Europe and contribute to UNESCO’s global priorities.