Year: 2025 | Month: December | Volume: 12 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 209-229
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20251224
The Future of Sustainability: Exploring College Students’ Perception of Renewable Energy in Bangladesh
Md. Abdul Hai
Department of Humanities, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), Chattogram, Bangladesh.
Corresponding Author: Md. Abdul Hai
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to explore the perceptions of college students regarding renewable energy sources in Bangladesh. Considering college students' future roles as the leading force in energy production and consumption, along with a notable absence of comparable studies in this area among college students in Bangladesh, this study was carried out in three colleges among 242 students using a survey - based structured questionnaire. The study revealed that while most students expressed positive attitudes toward renewable energy sources, many remained skeptical. It also discovered that colleges are lacking in resources for seminars, talks, articles, and newsletters on renewable energy topics. This study suggests that colleges need to raise awareness about the dangers of fossil fuels, global warming, climate change, and environmental degradation, as well as the benefits and challenges of using renewable energy to support sustainable development. Furthermore, it indicates that colleges should modify their curricula to include the environmental, technical, economic, and social aspects of sustainable energy. Active involvement from students is crucial for a secure and sustainable energy future
Keywords: Perception, renewable energy, college students
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