Dams and greenhouse gas emissions – implications for decarbonising Ghana’s energy
| Dates: | 24 August 2021 |
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| Times: | 15:00 - 15:00 |
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| What is it: | Webinar |
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| Organiser: | Global Development Institute |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, External researchers, Adults, Current University students, General public |
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| Speaker: | Jaise Kuriakose, Salifu Addo |
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This webinar is presenting the latest FutureDAMS research on the implications of hydro dams for decarbonising Ghana’s energy consistent with Paris climate objectives. The speakers include:
• Jaise Kuriakose, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, University of Manchester,
• Salifu Addo, The Energy Commission, Ghana
Hydropower is often considered a renewable source of electricity, widely used to inform Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as part of climate mitigation. However, research suggests there are significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from reservoirs that cover vast areas of the tropics. As part of the FutureDAMS project, the role of dams in Ghana delivering on its NDC and Paris commitments is examined through three future energy scenarios.
Speakers
Jaise Kuriakose
Role: Lecturer in Energy and Climate Change
Organisation: The University of Manchester
Salifu Addo
Role: Chief Programme Officer
Organisation: The Energy Commission Ghana
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