{"id":580,"date":"2026-03-16T06:18:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T06:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asiamountainguide.com\/new\/?p=580"},"modified":"2026-03-16T06:18:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T06:18:21","slug":"our-mountains-should-remain-clean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asiamountainguide.com\/new\/blog\/our-mountains-should-remain-clean\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Mountains Should Remain Clean"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speakers stressed the importance of mountain cleanliness to ensure a conducive environment for future generations. During an awareness program organized by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) today on the occasion of World Toilet Day, speakers also highlighted the pressing challenge of garbage accumulation in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Director of the Department of Tourism (DoT), Dr. Narayan Prasad Regmi, sought everyone\u2019s support in keeping the mountains clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe know that garbage is piling up in our mountains. These are the pressing challenges of our generation,\u201d Dr. Regmi added. \u201cThis requires a collective effort. That is why I humbly request all of you, including climbers, expedition operators, and journalists, to support the government in making our mountains clean.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chief Advisor of the NMA, Mr. Ang Tshering Sherpa, urged climbers and expedition operators to minimize waste by using disposable materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNot all climbers and expedition teams bring their garbage back. However, we can reduce mountain pollution by using disposable materials,\u201d Chief Advisor Sherpa said. \u201cI also request the government to introduce a policy requiring climbers and expedition teams to use disposable materials. This could help keep our mountains clean.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Immediate Past President of the NMA, Mr. Santa Bir Lama, also expressed that the government should establish a viable mechanism for making the mountains garbage-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe NMA has been organizing mountain cleaning programs every year. In recent years, the Nepal Army has been doing the job. However, tons of garbage remain in the mountains,\u201d IPP Lama added. \u201cThe government should work on this. We, as the technical wing of the Government of Nepal, are ready to support the government.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Model and actress Usha Rajjak also emphasized the importance of keeping the mountains clean. \u201cThe air from the mountains should be clean and fresh. This is the only option we have,\u201d she added. \u201cAnd it should be our responsibility to ensure our mountains and environment stay clean.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The awareness program was facilitated by Sulabh Sanitation Club from India and attended by mountaineers, climbers, expedition operators, environmental activists, and members of the media. The General Secretary of the NMA, Mr. Mohan Lamsal, delivered a welcome speech, while Senior Vice President Mr. Thakur Raj Pandey delivered a vote of thanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/asiamountainguide.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/news_letter5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asiamountainguide.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/news_letter5.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/asiamountainguide.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/news_letter5-500x220.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Speakers stressed the importance of mountain cleanliness to ensure a conducive environment for future generations. During an awareness program organized by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) today on the occasion of World Toilet Day, speakers also highlighted the pressing challenge of garbage accumulation in the mountains. 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