Green Homes: Green Kathmandu

This video recaps the project and all of the accomplishments they achieved. Credits to the Global Peace Foundation Nepal

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The Global Peace Foundation Nepal is tackling the effects of rapid urbanization challenging Kathmandu such as waste management, water security, urban green spacing, and pollution. They have completed the first stage with great success and are continuing on with the next steps.

Goals

Sustainability
Creating environmentally proactive and self-sustaining Green Homes

Awareness
Educating citizens on air pollution, climate change and sustainable development

Training
Teaching participants how to compost, craft reusable products, and rooftop farm

Outcomes

The project received overwhelmingly positive feedback and produced amazing results

All 50 homes implemented waste segregation, composting and rooftop farming

32% of women generated profits selling liquid and solid soap

Gained a multitude of skills beneficial to their livelihoods

90% reduced waste to landfills

Rooftop farming improved well-being and decreased expenses on groceries

This project was so successful because of the tremendous work and dedication by the Global Peace Foundation Nepal and its team and we are proud to have contributed to their efforts

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Kathmandu’s Greatest Challenges

Urbanization

The rapid urbanization has left public systems extremely stressed. Every day 700 tons of solid waste are created, an issue that has been exacerbated by single use plastics which contributed to 50% of the 380 million tons of plastic produced in 2018.
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Population Growth

Population growth and migration has greatly contributed to the urbanization seen in Kathmandu. This has led to the development of buildings and roads which disrupt infiltration of water and causes flooding during the rainy season and water shortages during dry periods.
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Climate Change

General circulation models in Nepal have predicted the average will increase by 1.2°C by 2050 and 3°C by 2100. Studies have shown that higher altitudes are more impacted by global warming which will have a significant effect on the Himalayas.
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Photo Credit: Naveenbabu Gurung/Setopati
Pollution

Kathmandu is experiencing extreme air and water pollution. According to a study by the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division nearly 70% of the drinking water samples in the Kathmandu Valley have traces of E. coli and fecal coliform. The contamination of drinking water sources has been caused by disruptions of garbage collection and increased rainfall
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Structure

The project began on January 25th, 2023 and ended on May 2nd, 2024 where it was implemented into 50 homes across two wards in Kathmandu. The participants attended trainings on waste management systems, rooftop farming, and recycled products. The organizers followed up with home evaluations to address difficulties and gauge implementation. The project concluded with a survey to measure the its impact and whether the participants would continue

Phase 1 -

Solid Waste Management & Rooftop Gardening

During Phase I, participants attended trainings in solid waste management where compost bins were distributed. They later visited the Doko Recyclers Materials Recovery Center to learn about the recycling process and waste management. Additional trainings were completed in rooftop farming and vermicomposting