A Journey Towards a Zero Carbon Future: Nepal’s Zero Carbon Mission 2045, from the Perspective of Waste Management
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/02090003 Abstract: Nepal is committed to achieving zero carbon emissions by 2045, reflecting its determination to tackle climate change. Waste management is crucial to this goal, as the waste sector significantly contributes to methane emissions—one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, which is 25 times more effective than CO₂ in warming the atmosphere (UN-Habitat, 2021). Poor waste management practices, particularly in growing urban areas, worsen these emissions and harm the environment (Eunomia, 2023). Recently, Nepal faced severe flooding and landslides linked to heavy rainfall, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to climate change. This situation calls for effective waste management strategies that align with global efforts, such as the Zero Carbon Mission. This mission seeks to balance greenhouse gas emissions with measures to remove or offset them, effectively reducing their impact on global warming (CCAC, 2023; Kaza et...
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