Kathmandu hosts multi-stakeholder interaction on UN plastic pollution treaty
KATHMANDU, April 21: A significant multi-stakeholder interaction program was held in Kathmandu, focusing on the upcoming UN Plastic Pollution Treaty, INC4.
The plastic build-up in Kathmandu Valley's riverbeds illustrates the environmental consciousness, or lack thereof, among urban residents. It is common to see people disposing their waste, often wrapped i
KATHMANDU, April 21: A significant multi-stakeholder interaction program was held in Kathmandu, focusing on the upcoming UN Plastic Pollution Treaty, INC4.
KATHMANDU, July 18: In a move towards environmental preservation, Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has officially banned the use of plastic, effective from Monday. The decision, announced by KMC Mayor Balendra Shah on June 21, has now been implemented, with strict measures to curb plastic pollution.
KATHMANDU, July 18: In a move towards environmental preservation, Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has officially banned the use of plastic, effective from Monday. The decision, announced by KMC Mayor Balendra Shah on June 21, has now been implemented, with strict measures to curb plastic pollution.
KATHMANDU, April 18: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has formed a Civil Society Network, comprising 10 wards within the metropolis in a bid to combat air pollution.
The Network which aims to create public awareness at the community level against air pollution comprises peo
Photos: ARIA PARASAI hrowaway plastic pollution is turning into one of the biggest environmental problems of our times. Kathmandu alone uses up to 4,800,000 plastic bags a day, and 800 tons of this non-biodegradable material is dumped in landfill sites. One plastic bag takes 500 years to completely biodegrade, and they have now contaminated water, soil, air, […]
