Energy efficiency in developing economies: The need for a strategic response to climate change in sub-saharan africa (SSA)

Abstract

This chapter investigated the role of energy efficiency as ameans ofmeeting energy needs in the developing economies of West Africa (a region suffering from energy poverty), as well as adaptation to global warming, Climate change and its related risks. It draws on a literature survey to buttress the fact that energy efficiency remains the surest pathway to curb energy and resource wastage, and also reduction of the impending consequences of man-made carbon emissions to the ecosystem. The chapter compares energy profiles and climate vulnerabilities of three West African states. The metrics used in this study can be used for the easy assessment of climate risks posed by inefficient also energy usage, deforestation, and negative trends in the transportation sector of countries in the West African region.