Sagarmatha Next - Experience Center - Sagarmatha Next

Sagarmatha Next - Experience Center

Sagarmatha Next

Inspiring people to be part of the solution to waste in the Himalayas, we have helped the local organisation Sagarmatha Next reach out with their message. We're part of telling the story about Everest's trash - in film, VR and a physical exhibition.

Sagarmatha Next - Experience Center highlight

Every year 200 tonnes of waste are generated in the Mount Everest region. That is why Sagarmatha Next, an experience centre at 3,775 meters on the foot of Mount Everest, is dedicated to raising awareness on the issues through art and design.

The Story

Every year 200 tonnes of waste are generated in the Mount Everest region. That is why Sagarmatha Next, an experience centre at 3,775 meters on the foot of Mount Everest, is dedicated to raising awareness on the issues through art and design. At IVAR Studios, we have helped them make a film and a complete experience center located at the foot of Mount Everest itself.
Visitors to Sagarmatha Next interacting with one of the touch-screen interfaces of our digital experience
Visitors to Sagarmatha Next interacting with one of the touch-screen interfaces of our digital experience

A Decade-Long Commitment

This project builds on top of a decade-long commitment to help tell the story about waste management in the Himalayas, an issue that is complex and often over-simplified in the media. We've been able to follow the Sherpa and locals behind the project for a long time, and show our documentary prowess in a thought-provoking film that leads into both VR, digital and physical experiences.
Visitors interacting with touchscreen displays at the experience center
The stone building housing Sagarmatha Next at 3,775 meters
Mountain trail leading to the visitor center
VR headset station inside the exhibition space
Panoramic view of the Himalayan landscape from the center
Interactive map display showing waste management data
Trekkers arriving at the Sagarmatha Next building
Exhibition interior with film screening area

End User Experience

As people trek to Mount Everest, the absolute majority follow the same trail through the Nepalese Himalayas. Along this trail you find Sagarmatha Next's physical visitor's center - and that's where you find our film, VR experience and physical exhibition. As people walk into the stone building they can interact with the story about Everest's trash in our ecosystem of storytelling, through a medium of their choosing.
Visitors engaging with the VR experience at Sagarmatha Next
Visitors engaging with the VR experience at Sagarmatha Next

Impact

Since opening, more than 15,000 visitors have been educated about the challenges in the region and the initiatives to solve them, and enjoyed the interactive digital exhibition and several VR experiences that transports visitors to the highest peaks. These experiences have also helped in recruiting volunteers for the 'Carry me back' programme, which in 2022 and 2023 alone removed 10,000 kg of trash from the area with the help of 6,000 visitors.

"Collaborating with IVAR Studios, they helped transform our vision into a compelling film introducing our sustainability center at Syangboche, near Mount Everest Base Camp. The film, showcasing our mission through innovative storytelling and techniques, captivated visitors and highlighted our environmental conservation efforts. IVAR Studios' expertise ensured a seamless and effective production, enhancing our message's reach and impact."

Tommy Gustafsson

Sagarmatha Next

Credits

  • Martin Edström - Director
  • Fredrik Edström - Producer
  • Oliver Akermo - Camera & Editor
  • Jonathan Lövholm - Immersive Producer

Get in touch

Get in touch +46 (0) 733 13 05 69