Creative Commons reports UNESCO roundtable on a proposed open heritage recommendation
The group says about 30 participants met in Paris on Sept. 29 to discuss whether UNESCO could develop a recommendation on protecting and sharing heritage.
Original report: Oct 2, 2026
Adapted summary. Source: Brigitte Vézina,Dee Harris · Creative Commons Open Culture 2026 · CC BY 4.0
- Creative Commons says participants included representatives of UNESCO delegations and national commissions, government ministries, libraries
- The organization framed the proposal as a way to protect, preserve and equitably share heritage while addressing global challenges.
The roundtable explored whether a new UNESCO recommendation on open heritage is feasible, according to Creative Commons.
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Creative Commons says the Sept. 29 meeting in Paris brought together around 30 participants, alongside the Representation of Québec within Canada’s Permanent Delegation to UNESCO. The organization describes the gathering as a follow-up to an Open Heritage Dialogue held at UNESCO House the previous April.
The roundtable considered the feasibility of a UNESCO Open Heritage Recommendation. The source reports discussion of a possible recommendation, not its adoption or endorsement by UNESCO.
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Creative Commons reports that about 30 participants met in Paris to discuss a possible UNESCO recommendation on protecting, preserving and sharing heritage.
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A recommendation emphasizing equitable access could support collective responsibility for preserving heritage and sharing it broadly.
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A recommendation could offer a shared framework, but its feasibility and practical implementation would need careful consideration.
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International guidance could support heritage preservation, while a voluntary approach might better respect national and institutional discretion.
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Creative Commons reports UNESCO roundtable on a proposed open heritage recommendationCreative Commons Open Culture
The group says about 30 participants met in Paris on Sept. 29 to discuss whether UNESCO could develop a recommendation on protecting and sharing heritage.Creative Commons Open Culture
Creative Commons says participants included representatives of UNESCO delegations and national commissions, government ministries, librariesCreative Commons Open Culture
The organization framed the proposal as a way to protect, preserve and equitably share heritage while addressing global challenges.Creative Commons Open Culture
The roundtable explored whether a new UNESCO recommendation on open heritage is feasible, according to Creative Commons.Creative Commons Open Culture
Creative Commons says the Sept. 29 meeting in Paris brought together around 30 participants, alongside the Representation of Québec within Canada’s Permanent Delegation to UNESCO.Creative Commons Open Culture
The organization describes the gathering as a follow-up to an Open Heritage Dialogue held at UNESCO House the previous April.Creative Commons Open Culture
The roundtable considered the feasibility of a UNESCO Open Heritage Recommendation.Creative Commons Open Culture
The source reports discussion of a possible recommendation, not its adoption or endorsement by UNESCO.Creative Commons Open Culture