A Survey Of Students’ Knowledge Level Of Climate Change In Ghana, West Africa

The purpose of the study is to contribute to the body of knowledge in the area of climate change by examining respondents’ knowledge level on climate change in a survey study of marketing students of Sunyani Polytechnic, using a sample of 175 respondents, selected through convenient sampling method. The paper is based on quantitative research design, a descriptive and cross-sectional study. Primary data was collected using self-designed questionnaire, administered during lecture periods. Percentages, frequencies, chi-square test and cross-tabulation were used in analysing data collected and presented in Tables. Respondents have poor knowledge on climate change and need more education on climate change. Demographic variables are related to knowledge level on climate change. Policy makers should incorporate the findings into their strategies to educate people on climate change.