The Faro Convention came into force on 1 June 2011 and has been ratified by 17 member states to date. The “Faro workshops” are available to any Council of Europe member states which so request and are a means of explaining and generating debate in countries considering ratifying the convention.

 

Principles and activities

The workshops are designed to:

  • present the Faro Convention;
  • allow participants to share experience across Europe and consider possible action;
  • develop practical tools for implementing the Faro principles, drawing on existing processes.

The workshops provide an opportunity for information sharing and discussion between everyone actively involved in heritage protection, management of living spaces, sustainable development, social cohesion, etc. (central government officials, local councillors, local and regional government officials, representatives of civil society – associations, enterprises, collectives, qualified specialists).

 

Structure

Module 1: The Faro Convention: Understanding what makes the Faro Convention innovative and a priority for the Council of Europe.

Module 2: State of national public debate in relation to the issues raised by the Faro Convention: Assessing the national context in relation to the social and economic value of heritage; organising workshops/round tables

Module 3: The Faro processes: Presenting and sharing the lessons learned in Europe

Module 4: The Council of Europe Action Plan: Enabling participants to think about how they might contribute to the Council of Europe Action Plan