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The gloomy side of climbing the highest mountains on the planet : case study of waste management on 800m peaks in Pakistan : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Environmental Policy at Lincoln University

Lemal, Arian
Date
2009
Type
Dissertation
Fields of Research
ANZSRC::050205 Environmental Management , ANZSRC::150601 Impacts of Tourism
Abstract
In 1963, Everest has been described as "the world's highest junk yard". Half a decade later, all 8000m peaks in the Himalayas suffer from the same problem. Abandoned materials of all sorts ranging from tin cans and plastic containers to old ropes and shredded tents accumulate on those mountains. Abandoned materials represent direct health risks to climbers and communities downstream. Thus, this issue needs to be addressed. In Pakistan, where five 8000m peaks are located, an effort to contain this problem has been made. However, the policy implemented proves to be inadequate and ineffective. The objective of this dissertation is to analyse the reasons for abandoned materials and to review the existing environmental policies to identify and evaluate possible improvements of the waste management and related policies in Pakistan. The solution, based on thorough review of existing policies and interviews of climbers in Pakistan, lies within a stricter and effective environmental policy regulating mountaineers' behaviour on 8000m peaks.
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