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Overseas Field Training：Energy consumption and awareness of energy problems in Ghana
Energy consumption and awareness of energy problems in Ghana
Yuya Miyazaki
Destination and period: Republic of Ghana, September 5−18
Global warming and the depletion of fossil fuels are worldwide concerns. The Kyoto Protocol and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions are crucial to reducing these problems. Emission reductions are important not only in advanced nations, but also in developing countries, whose cooperation is indispensable. To investigate energy consumption and public concern about environmental problems in a developing country, I visited Ghana. Through questionnaires I surveyed energy use in daily life and in agriculture. I found that Ghanaians have a high level of environmental awareness in spite of little energy consumption. This result is encouraging for the introduction of green technologies in developing countries. The knowledge gained through this visit will inform the development of sustainable energy in developing countries. I would like to develop the technology which suit the country with the knowledge I got through this training as chemical engineer.
Key words: Depletion of fossil fuel, Global warming