Targeted Beneficiaries
350,000
Community people residing the river corridor
10
Schools covering 1000 students
500
IWWs and 2 aggregators (prioritizing vulnerable communities and women)
Circular Economy Approaches to Municipal Waste Management in High Mountains of Nepal
Funding Organization
- International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Project Duration
1 May 2025 Onwards
Project Goal
To contribute to the interception and meaningful reduction of plastic waste in Nepal and economic empowerment of the most
vulnerable.
Objective
The overall objective of the programme is to enable a just transition towards green,
climate resilient gender responsive and circular economy for a sustainable mountain settlement through pilot demonstration, capacity building and engaging in the local processes.
The specific objectives are:
1. Generate evidence on characterization and quantification of solid waste and open burning in Gosaikunda Rural Municipality at Langtang National Park.
2. Demonstrate context specific proven solutions for solid waste management and promote circular economy in Gosaikunda Rural Municipality including availing of waste bailing machine to Varagaon RM of Mustang and smart waste bin in Khumbu Pasang Lahmu RMs of Solukhumbu.
3. To co-develop and institutionalize comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and GESI guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) for waste workers.
4. Support local government in Gosaikunda RM to co-develop and implement integrated solid waste management action plan.
5. Build capacity and raise awareness on solid waste management and sanitation programmes in Gosaikunda RM-Rsauwa and Khumbu Pasang Lahmu RM- Solukhumbu.
The specific objectives are:
1. Generate evidence on characterization and quantification of solid waste and open burning in Gosaikunda Rural Municipality at Langtang National Park.
2. Demonstrate context specific proven solutions for solid waste management and promote circular economy in Gosaikunda Rural Municipality including availing of waste bailing machine to Varagaon RM of Mustang and smart waste bin in Khumbu Pasang Lahmu RMs of Solukhumbu.
3. To co-develop and institutionalize comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and GESI guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) for waste workers.
4. Support local government in Gosaikunda RM to co-develop and implement integrated solid waste management action plan.
5. Build capacity and raise awareness on solid waste management and sanitation programmes in Gosaikunda RM-Rsauwa and Khumbu Pasang Lahmu RM- Solukhumbu.
Project Outcome/Output
Improved awareness, capacities and mechanisms for sustainable municipal solid waste management in Nepal.
- Assessment of waste and open burning in Gosaikunda Rural Municipality.
- Provide a bailing machine to Varagaon Rural Municipality.
- Develop a five-year action plan of Gosaikunda Rural Municipality for solid waste management.
- Conduct Zero waste at Schools sessions in 2 schools of Gosaikunda RM.
- Conduct clean-up campaigns
- Establish linkages with private sectors with robust solid waste management mechanism.
Project Description:
The project aims to enhance solid waste management practices in Gosaikunda,
Varagaon, and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipalities through close coordination
with local governments. These high mountain regions face growing challenges in
managing solid waste due to their difficult geography and limited infrastructure. By
installing bailing machines at waste collection centers, the project will help reduce the
high transportation costs of waste and promote their integration into the circular
economy. Additionally, raising awareness within local communities will encourage
people to view waste as a valuable resource.
Targeted Beneficiaries
350,000
Community people residing the river corridor
10
Schools covering 1000 students
500
IWWs and 2 aggregators (prioritizing vulnerable communities and women)
Geographical Location
Gosaikunda Rural Municipality, Khumbu Pasang Lahmu Rural Municipality and
Varagaon Muktinathkshetra Rural Municipality