Effectiveness of NGOs in mountainous solid waste management: A case study from Healing Himalayas in Rakchham, Himachal Pradesh, India.

IF 3.7 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL
Waste Management & Research Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-28 DOI:10.1177/0734242X241262000
Sulagna Roy, Pankaj R Kaushik, Pradeep Sangwan, Sunil Herat
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Abstract

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a critical role in addressing solid waste management (SWM) challenges in remote mountain communities, including the ecologically fragile Himalayan region. This study evaluates the impact of Healing Himalayas, an NGO, in Rakchham village, Himachal Pradesh, India. The objectives were to evaluate the effectiveness of Healing Himalayas' decentralized SWM model in promoting stakeholder engagement and resource recovery, assess the role of collaborations between local authorities and the NGO in financing waste management practices, investigate the influence of tourism and seasonal variations on solid waste generation patterns and waste management practices in Rakchham, and material recovery facilities, followed by glass (36.7%), paper/cardboard (18.4%) and metal (4.1%). A fee-based system involving the local village council funded waste operations. Waste generation exhibited significant seasonal fluctuations, with tourism influxes driving increased volumes. Healing Himalayas' initiatives promoted community participation, with over 15 awareness workshops conducted. Key challenges included limited financial resources, inadequate infrastructure, lack of advanced treatment facilities and need for context-specific solutions like efficient wet waste management in cold climates. The study highlights Healing Himalayas' decentralized model's success in fostering stakeholder engagement, behavioural change and resource recovery. The findings inform effective strategies for NGO-led waste management initiatives tailored to remote Himalayan communities.

非政府组织在山区固体废物管理中的有效性:印度喜马偕尔邦拉克查姆的喜马拉雅山愈合案例研究。
非政府组织(NGO)在应对偏远山区社区(包括生态脆弱的喜马拉雅地区)的固体废物管理(SWM)挑战方面发挥着至关重要的作用。本研究评估了非政府组织 Healing Himalayas 在印度喜马偕尔邦 Rakchham 村的影响。目标是评估 Healing Himalayas 分散式 SWM 模式在促进利益相关者参与和资源回收方面的有效性,评估地方当局与非政府组织之间的合作在资助废物管理实践中的作用,调查旅游业和季节变化对 Rakchham 固体废物产生模式和废物管理实践的影响,以及材料回收设施,其次是玻璃(36.7%)、纸张/纸板(18.4%)和金属(4.1%)。当地村委会参与的收费系统为废物处理提供资金。垃圾产生量呈现出明显的季节性波动,旅游业的兴起导致垃圾产生量增加。愈合喜马拉雅 "计划促进了社区参与,举办了超过 15 次宣传讲习班。面临的主要挑战包括财政资源有限、基础设施不足、缺乏先进的处理设施,以及需要针对具体情况的解决方案,如在寒冷气候条件下进行有效的湿垃圾管理。研究强调了喜马拉雅山疗养院的分散模式在促进利益相关者参与、行为改变和资源回收方面的成功。研究结果为非政府组织领导的针对喜马拉雅偏远社区的废物管理倡议提供了有效战略。
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Waste Management & Research
Waste Management & Research 环境科学-工程:环境
CiteScore
8.50
自引率
7.70%
发文量
232
审稿时长
4.1 months
期刊介绍: Waste Management & Research (WM&R) publishes peer-reviewed articles relating to both the theory and practice of waste management and research. Published on behalf of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) topics include: wastes (focus on solids), processes and technologies, management systems and tools, and policy and regulatory frameworks, sustainable waste management designs, operations, policies or practices.
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