From April 15-18, 1998, a working group of 12 individuals from around the world gathered to discuss the implications of sacred mountains, sacred sites in mountains, and the cultural beliefs of mountain communities for sustainable mountain development, environmental conservation, and cultural advancement. The Mountain Institute planned, developed, and implemented this workshop with important funding and assistance from United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization; United Nations Environment Programme; and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
