Efforts are underway in the region to revive the language, which is classified by UNESCO as endangered.
With the first phase of Ya d'ar brezhoneg, started on 5 October 2001, the office worked to promote the use of the Breton language within civil society.
The office would certify businesses, social services and non-governmental organizations at three levels:[2] By 2006 the charter had gained signed agreement by 579 businesses, social services and non-governmental organizations to support the use of Breton in their operations.
[3] In the second phase, started on 22 December 2004, Ya d'ar brezhoneg added a charter for local authorities in Brittany.
The charter for local authorities is organized into four levels, each with an increasing number of requirements.