The NGO "Kathmandu Environmentl Education Project" (KEEP) is at the forefront of disseminating information about tourism and its negative impact on Himalayan ecosystems. The Environmental Awareness Program, one of KEEP's key initiaitves, emphasizes educationof key stakeholders of the tourism industry about the environment, conservation, responsible tourism and tourism best practices.
As part of this program, KEEP runs video and slideshow presentations on various topics such as culture, trekking gently in the Himalayas, waste management, mountain safety, conservation, new tourism products, porter issues and campsite management.
In addition, clean-up campaigns are held every-years in partnership with Nepal River Conservation Trust (NRCT), Sustainable Tourism Network (STN), Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC)... These clean ups campaign were attended by the participants and instructors of KEEP's English language course (tourism professionals) as well as representatives of KMC, NRCT and STN, and the local communities.
Resources:
* DB Gurung, Director of KEEP, 16.11.09
* www.keepnepal.org
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