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Building Waste Infrastructures
SPCC builds and manages waste management infrastructures, including garbage bins, collection centers and waste management facilities
The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) is committed to managing waste, promoting environmental sustainability, and addressing the impacts of climate change and global warming in the Everest region. SPCC also aims to develop the Khumbu Valley as a research hub for climate change studies, leveraging its unique high-altitude environment. Additionally, it manages waste bins, organizes clean-up campaigns, and oversees the ICEFALL DOCTOR team to ensure the protection of the region’s fragile ecosystem.
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Monitoring of Illegal Climbers and Garbage in the mountains
SPCC checks climbing permits, monitors illegal climbing, and implement waste management strategies at the base camps of the Khumbu area’s mountains and peaks including Mt. Everest
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Strengthening Community Participation in Waste Management
SPCC works in partnership with 23 local partners in various settlements providing them financial and technical supports for waste management.
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Awareness Programs at School
SPCC conducts regular awareness programs on waste management and organize clean-up campaigns at various schools located in Khumbu Region
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Annual Cleanup Campaign
SPCC conducts weeklong annual cleanup campaign along major trekking trails and passes of Khumbu Region.
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Khumbu Icefall Route Construction
SPCC has been overseeing the construction of Khumbu Icefall Route for climbing Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Nuptse since 1997.
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