Dawa Steven Sherpa

Background

He was born in March 1984 and graduated from Heriot-Watt University Scotland with an Honours Degree in Business Administration.

Career

Dawa Steven"s father is a Nepalese Sherpa, and his mother a Belgian. He speaks five languages: Dutch, Nepali, English, Hindi and German. His efforts in the field of environment have been recognized by World Wildlife Fund (World Wildlife Fund), The Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation Canada, the International Mountaineering & Climbing Federation (UIAA), and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (International Union for Conservation of Nature).

Dawa Steven was featured in World Wildlife Fund-hosted TEDx talk in 2011.

Achievements

• Dawa Steven"s achievements include his effort to run the world"s highest bakery at Everest base camp (5330m) and Eco Everest Expedition to draw attention to the impact of climate change on the Himalayas.