UNESCO Chair invites to a policy round table around minority languages

On June 18 a round table is organised to explore a key challenge in the field of language policy: how can we bridge the persistent gap between the language policies we design and the realities of implementing them on the ground?

The high-level policy round table is hosted by the RISE UP Project and the Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD). As a member of the RISE UP consortium, the UNESCO Chair on Applied Studies of Intangible Cultural Heritage, University of Tartu leads the work package focusing on language policy.

Join us on June 18 for a discussion on what we can learn from past initiatives, and what can be done in the future. The round table will feature contributions from policymakers, researchers, government officials, and community stakeholders who will share their insights into the barriers that limit the effectiveness of language policy — including budgetary constraints, ineffective planning, political inertia, and societal resistance — and how to overcome them.

Participation is open to everyone - and if you are part of a minoritised language community, your feedback and lived experiences will form an invaluable part of the discussion

Policy round table:
bridging the gap between language policy planning and language policy making

Time: 18 June 2025, 10-14 (EEST)
Place: Online (Webex) and at the University of Vienna (Sky Lounge, Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, Vienna 1090)
Working language: English

Register here

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