The tenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage will take place in Windhoek in Namibia from 30 November to 4 December 2015

The tenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage will take place in Windhoek in Namibia from 30 November to 4 December 2015.  The representatives of 24 States Parties to the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage who form the Committee will review  7 for inscription on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, as well as 34 nominations for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The Committee will also examine a range of 12 ethical principles to be considered in safeguarding intangible heritage. Their goal is to prevent disrespect and misappropriation—be it moral, legal or commercial—of intangible cultural heritage. They recognize the importance of ensuring the free and informed prior consent of local communities, respecting the rights of those concerned to full and equitable participation in any process, project or activity that may affect them, and acknowledging the crucial role of communities in maintaining and managing their culture and heritage.
Link: http://en.unesco.org/news/traditional-dances-crafts-knowledge-and-music-agenda-intangible-heritage-committee-meeting