Convention On The Protection And Promotion Of The Diversity Of Cultural Expressions

　　Article 8 - Measures to protect cultural expressions

　　1. Without prejudice to the provisions of Articles 5 and 6, a Party may determine the existence of special situations where cultural expressions on its territory are at risk of extinction, under serious threat, or otherwise in need of urgent safeguarding.

　　2. Parties may take all appropriate measures to protect and preserve cultural expressions in situations referred to in paragraph 1 in a manner consistent with the provisions of this Convention.

　　3. Parties shall report to the Intergovernmental Committee referred to in Article 23 all measures taken to meet the exigencies of the situation, and the Committee may make appropriate recommendations.

　　
Article 9 - Information sharing and transparency

　　Parties shall:

　　(a) provide appropriate information in their reports to UNESCO every four years on measures taken to protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions within their territory and at the international level;

　　(b) designate a point of contact responsible for information sharing in relation to this Convention;

　　(c) share and exchange information relating to the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions.

　　
Article 10 - Education and public awareness

　　Parties shall:

　　(a) encourage and promote understanding of the importance of the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions, inter alia, through educational and greater public awareness programmes;

　　(b) cooperate with other Parties and international and regional organizations in achieving the purpose of this article;

　　(c) endeavour to encourage creativity and strengthen production capacities by setting up educational, training and exchange programmes in the field of cultural industries. These measures should be implemented in a manner which does not have a negative impact on traditional forms of production.

　　
Article 11 - Participation of civil society

　　Parties acknowledge the fundamental role of civil society in protecting and promoting the diversity of cultural expressions. Parties shall encourage the active participation of civil society in their efforts to achieve the objectives of this Convention.

　　
Article 12 - Promotion of international cooperation

　　Parties shall endeavour to strengthen their bilateral, regional and international cooperation for the creation of conditions conducive to the promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions, taking particular account of the situations referred to in Articles 8 and 17, notably in order to:

　　(a) facilitate dialogue among Parties on cultural policy;

　　(b) enhance public sector strategic and management capacities in cultural public sector institutions, through professional and international cultural exchanges and sharing of best practices;

　　(c) reinforce partnerships with and among civil society, non-governmental organizations and the private sector in fostering and promoting the diversity of cultural expressions;

　　(d) promote the use of new technologies, encourage partnerships to enhance information sharing and cultural understanding, and foster the diversity of cultural expressions;

　　(e) encourage the conclusion of co-production and co-distribution agreements.

　　
Article 13 - Integration of culture in sustainable development

　　Parties shall endeavour to integrate culture in their development policies at all levels for the creation of conditions conducive to sustainable development and, within this framework, foster aspects relating to the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions.