Solid Waste Management in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal

A significant link between tourist behavior and solid waste accumulation has been identified in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal. The study reveals that environmental attitudes and knowledge gaps among visitors are key drivers of waste generation, particularly in remote Himalayan regions. Using Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior and Schwartz’s Norm-Activation Model, researchers analyzed survey data collected during peak trekking seasons (April–May). Findings suggest that targeted interventions—such as behavioral nudges and education campaigns—could effectively reduce littering by fostering pro-environmental norms. This transdisciplinary approach offers a scalable framework for mitigating waste in ecologically sensitive UNESCO sites.

Posch, E. (2013). Solid Waste Management in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal. :None. https://doi.org/10.25365/THESIS.31059