Solving The Waste Crisis
In The Indian Himalayan Region

With more than 5 million tons of waste dumped and burned here every year,
sustainable solutions are needed NOW!

Our Battlefield

Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are known as ‘Dev Bhoomi’ or the ‘Land of the Gods’ due to their religious significance and are characterized by beautiful landscapes featuring several peaks, wildlife sanctuaries with rich biodiversity and gleaming rivers. Two of the most important rivers in the country, the Ganga and Yamuna, originate in the glaciers of Uttarakhand.

The influx of over 400 million tourists in the Indian Himalayan states highlights the urgent need for effective waste management. Without structured systems, traditional practices of waste dumping and burning continue, exacerbating climate change. Sustainable waste management solutions are vital to protect the region’s fragile ecosystems.

Solutions Are Needed, Urgently!

Waste management in India is critical, especially in the Indian Himalayan Region, as waste dumping harms marginalized communities and wildlife habitats in this eco-sensitive region. Waste burning releases dioxins and furans, among the most toxic and carcinogenic chemicals known. Microplastics and nano-plastics have polluted our air, water, and land. Black carbon from waste burning is a major pollutant, accelerating Himalayan glacier melt and worsening anthropogenic climate change. Effective waste management can not only help mitigate these impacts but also support biodiversity conservation for over 10,000 species of flora and fauna. We as humans have created this problem; we as Warriors can solve it!

We as humans have created this problem; We as Warriors can solve this problem!

Zero Waste Program

Enabling better governance in waste management in urban and rural areas, with a special focus on tourist areas of IHR.

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Community Activation

Activating communities to take local environmental action and co-create solutions.

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Research & Advocacy

Addressing research and policy gaps specific to the eco-sensitive Indian Himalayan Region.

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Dignified Livelihoods

Igniting agency in women and youth to earn their identity through dignified livelihoods.

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In a gentle way, we can shake the world.

A decade into the battle, we realize we have a long path ahead. Yet, our small victories along the way have created large ripple effects!

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