A STUDY REVIEWED ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION TECHNIQUES FOR HYDROPOWER EXPANSION IN SUB-SAHARA AFRICA

Abstract

The UN Environment Programme argues that advancing economic development can increase resistance to climate change and enhance coping strategies. The majority of Sub-Saharan African nations generate a greater proportion of their electricity from fossil fuel-based energy sources. Hydropower energy can be added to this to meet national demand and the increased interest in addressing climate change on a global scale. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to many nations that are seriously concerned about climate change. Among the top African nations with an abundance of renewable energy resources are Nigeria, Cameroon, and Liberia. The main issues with climate change and hydropower energy in African nations are lack of enthusiasm and unbalanced policy. Hydropower supplies more than 50% of all energy in Sub Sahara Africa. Having problems with supply reliability could be caused by a warmer environment. Adoption of energy-efficient appliances, water heating technologies, and water pumping systems are just some of the strategies that could result in a notable rise in green jobs. Greater frequency and intensity of extremes are anticipated, regardless of the absolute change in gross technical potential. Even if some of the biggest river basins have suffered a considerable amount of drying over the past century, this will still happen. The effects of climate change are particularly dangerous for those living in sub-Saharan Africa. Effective adaptation strategies would mitigate the adverse effects on agriculture, health, livelihood, and the environment. Climate change adaptation is hampered by a lack of comprehensive information about the vulnerabilities, a failure to consider the needs of local populations, and an insufficient integration of policies and programmes. The purpose of the study was to examine climate change adaptation strategies for hydropower expansion in sub-Saharan Africa.