Policy Monitor – European Heritage Hub

Action Plan for Intangible Cultural Heritage for 2024–2028

1 March 2024

Intangible cultural heritage is a vibrant tapestry that enriches our communities and fosters a sense of identity. In Finland, the safeguarding of this heritage is not just a responsibility but a collaborative effort that involves various stakeholders, including NGOs, educational institutions, and local communities. Through this action plan, the Finnish Heritage Agency plays a pivotal role in promoting and supporting intangible cultural heritage through grants and initiatives. By collaborating with non-governmental organizations, the agency ensures that living heritage is visible and accessible to all. Projects like the “Ambassadors of Living

Pohjois-Lapin Maakuntakaava 2040 (North Lapland Regional Plan 2040)

1 January 2024

The Northern Lapland regional plan covers the Sámi and Lapin municipalities of Sodankylä, Inari, and Utsjoki and provides a long-term perspective for regional development. The regional plan results of a highly collaborative process between municipal representatives, the Sámi Parliament, other regional bodies and stakeholders. Focusing on the region’s land use, urban structure, and overall development, the extensive plan touches upon cultural landscapes, built heritage, and tourism several times. The plan considers the region’s future prosperity while honoring the cultural and environmental significance of the land.

Kulttuuriympäristöohjelma 2023–2028. Kulttuuriympäristöt helsinkiläisten voimavarana (Cultural Environment Programme 2023-2028. Cultural environments as a resource for Helsinki residents)

12 June 2023

Cultural environments are the built environment, archaeological heritage and landscape. The Cultural Environment Programme is a common policy for the consideration of cultural environments and their management and use in Helsinki. The City Board has approved it for Helsinki for 2023-2028. It will strengthen the relevance of cultural environments, emphasise the importance of preserving and caring for them, and encourage their use by city residents and visitors. The cultural environment programme drawn up in Helsinki for the first time is the result of extensive cooperation with the city’s various operators

Pohjois-Karjalan kulttuurin ja luovien alojen toimenpideohjelma 2025 (Culture and creative industries in North Karelia Operational Programme 2025)

1 January 2023

The programme is a North Karelian vision of the direction and measures to be taken to promote culture and creativity. It also contains a description of the current development of culture and creative industries in our region. The wide range of proposed measures reflects the diversity of the region cultural offer and describes the work done and still to be done. The document addresses, among other things, the links between cultural and creative industries and the local economy, the strenghts, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the sectors, and its importance

Government Resolution for the Cultural Heritage Strategy 2023–2030

1 January 2023

For the first time in Finland, the cultural heritage strategy examines all aspects of cultural heritage comprehensively: it is everywhere and it is part of everyone’s life. Cultural heritage can be tangible, intangible or digital, or it can be related to a cultural or natural environment. The aim is that cultural heritage is highly valued and that protecting and fostering it is a collective responsibility shared by everyone. The strategy’s vision highlights the role of cultural heritage as a resource for society and as a factor improving the quality of

Satakunnan kulttuuristrategia 2030 (Satakunta Cultural Strategy 2030)

25 April 2022

This strategic document envisions a culturally rich and diverse region where the arts and culture are integral to everyday life, driving prosperity, creativity, and innovation. This updated strategy, approved by the Satakunta County Council in April 2022, aims to establish clear guidelines for the development of cultural activities in this direction. The strategy emphasises the importance of cultural services being accessible to all, fostering a vibrant artistic scene that encourages entrepreneurship and innovation. It highlights the need for high-quality arts education at various levels to equip future generations with the

Päijät-Hämeen kulttuurin suunta 2030 (Päijät-Häme cultural direction 2030)

1 January 2022

The Cultural Programme outlines a vision for a sustainable cultural future in the Päijät-Häme region of Finland, aligning with broader regional sustainability goals. It focuses on making culture accessible, inclusive, and collaborative, ensuring that cultural activities contribute to both community well-being and the region’s identity. The programme recognises culture as a tool for fostering social equity, environmental sustainability, and economic resilience. Looking ahead to 2030, the programme envisions a cultural landscape where cultural rights are widely implemented and accessible to all. To achieve this, the programme proposes several actions: developing

Rahoitusvälineitä elinvoimaisen kulttuuriperinnön tueksi (Financial instruments to support vibrant cultural heritage)

1 January 2021

The report serves as a vital resource for enhancing cultural heritage through strategic financial investments in the South Ostrobothnia region of Finland. Developed during the FINCH project, this comprehensive guide addresses the financial landscape surrounding cultural heritage, particularly in the context of tourism, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Firstly, the document discusses the significance of financial investments, emphasising the impact of investment flows on tourism and the broader cultural landscape. Secondly, it defines various financial instruments and explores their applicability within the cultural sector and the relevant regulatory frameworks. Finally,

The art of Living: Culture changes everything

1 January 2020

Saimaa is a place where creativity thrives in both beauty and adversity. Here, culture and nature unite, inspiring a unique way of life presented in this text. The document describes how the Saimaa region in eastern Finland has developed a culture deeply connected to its natural surroundings. As the region looks to the future, it aims to use arts and culture as a catalyst for transformation, inviting Europe to experience the distinctive way of life that has flourished on the shores of Saimaa. Read on to discover the region’s response

Museolaki (The Museum Act)

1 January 2020

The Museum Act upholds the importance of community, diversity, education, and democracy in the context of culture. It seeks to promote the preservation of cultural and natural heritage, as well as art for future generations. The Museum Act imposes the following general provisions: to maintain and strengthen people’s understanding, heritage, and surroundings; to preserve museums’ exhibits; to advance research on collections and other materials; to promote the availability, accessibility, and use of artefacts and knowledge; to offer presentations and experiences of cultural and natural heritage, and art; to improve the

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Action Plan for Intangible Cultural Heritage for 2024–2028

Pohjois-Lapin Maakuntakaava 2040 (North Lapland Regional Plan 2040)

Kulttuuriympäristöohjelma 2023–2028. Kulttuuriympäristöt helsinkiläisten voimavarana (Cultural Environment Programme 2023-2028. Cultural environments as a resource for Helsinki residents)

Pohjois-Karjalan kulttuurin ja luovien alojen toimenpideohjelma 2025 (Culture and creative industries in North Karelia Operational Programme 2025)

Government Resolution for the Cultural Heritage Strategy 2023–2030

Päijät-Hämeen kulttuurin suunta 2030 (Päijät-Häme cultural direction 2030)

Rahoitusvälineitä elinvoimaisen kulttuuriperinnön tueksi (Financial instruments to support vibrant cultural heritage)

The art of Living: Culture changes everything

Museolaki (The Museum Act)

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