Nepal case study Flashcards
how tall is Mount Everest
8,849 m
How far do the Himalayas span
2,400 km
how many countries do the Himalayas run through
6
what has Everest been nicknamed
the “world’s highest garbage dump”
how many visitors a year does Everest get
100,000
how is deforestation affecting the local area
trees are being felled to make lodges and firewood for the tourists visiting
in peak season how many visitors does Everest receive a day
500
how many people attempt to summit Everest every climbing season when the weather is just right
over 600
what is the average weight of rubbish generated per person
8 kg
how is climate change affecting the mountain
snow and ice are being caused to melt exposing even more garbage that has previously been covered
what did the Nepali government do in 2019
launched a campaign to clear 10,000 kg of rubbish from the mountain
what initiative has been in place since 2014
deposit initiative which involves paying a $4,000 deposit which is then refunded if the person returns with 8 kg of rubbish
how has the SPCC been helping to maintain the mountain
manage waste, ensure people have legal permission to climb and educate visitors on taking care of the environment
hoe many people have followed in the footsteps since the first two people reached the summit of Everest
4,000
how many people live below the poverty line in Nepal
1 in 4
