Alexandra is a development professional (specialised on governance), committed to sustainable development in Nepal and particularly concerned about doing business in a social and environmental responsible way. In her experience, many regulations are in place that could help to protect the environment and to ensure fair salaries, working conditions and safety also for Nepali staff. But often regulations are poorly followed, and there is little oversight and quality assurance, and usually no sanctions for those who don’t follow. This is also the situation regarding the trekking business. Companies that don’t share the same level of corporate responsibility will always be able to undercut the market prices, making it very difficult for those companies that would like to operate in a fair and sustainable way, and following government rules, to compete in the open market. Through her involvement with Himalayan Ecological Trekking, Alexandra would like to contribute to explaining these issues and to raising awareness on these issues among interested travellers.
Alexandra supports Himalayan Ecological Trekking intermittently with advice and some communications support on a pro bono basis. Originally from Austria, since 2007 she has spent much of her time in Nepal. A passionate trekker, she tries to get out into the mountains whenever holidays allow.
If you would like to contact her directly, you can write to in this email :- [email protected].