The effects of growing population in Nepal on environmental degradation

Abstract

With a focus on local populations' views and the environmental issues exacerbated by growing population density, this study explores  the intricate relationship between population increase and environmental degradation in Nepal. The United Nations' Sustainable  Development Goals emphasize the need to strike a balance between human demands and environmental protection, warning that  unbridled population increase can result in resource depletion and ecological damage. The negative effects of fast urbanization  combined with poor environmental management are clearly demonstrated by recent events in Nepal, such as the devastating flooding in  Kathmandu. This project aims to investigate the ways in which Nepal's environmental problems are impacted by population shifts and to  find long-term solutions to lessen these effects. The study employs a qualitative research approach and analyzes these dynamics using  secondary data sources such as government papers, scholarly articles, and NGO publications. According to the findings, local people  point to population expansion as a major cause of environmental problems such air pollution, water scarcity, deforestation, and poor  waste management. In order to meet the dual concerns of population expansion and environmental sustainability, the research ends by  promoting integrated measures, such as community-based resource management, sustainable urban design, educational programs, and  strong policy frameworks.