Libyan Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences LJMAS Online ISSN: 3006-1113 Volume 3, Issue 2, 2025, Page No: 131-145 Website: https://ljmas.com/index.php/journal/index 131 | Libyan Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences LJMAS) Environmental Practices and Their Role in Promoting Environmental Awareness Among High School Students: A Case Study of Zliten Municipality, Libya. Mustafa Ben Hkoma 1* , Heiam Hamed 2 , Hosam Ashokri 3 , Mohamed Ben Saed 4 , Esam Hamza 5 1 The Libyan Centre for Studies & Research in Environmental Sciences & Teschnology, Zliten, Libya. 2 Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, The Libyan Academy, Benghazi Branch, Benghazi, Libya. 3 Botany Division, Biology Department, Faculty of Science, El-Mergib University, Al-Khums, Libya. 4 Technical College of Civil Aviation and Meteorology, Libyan Civil Aviation Authority, Tripoli, Libya. 5 Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya. *Corresponding Author: m_hkoma2017@yahoo.com Received: May 15, 2025 Accepted: June 23, 2025 Published: June 27, 2025 Cite this article as: M, Ben Hkoma., H, Hamed., H, Ashokri., M, Ben Saed., E, Hamza. (2025). Environmental Practices and Their Role in Promoting Environmental Awareness Among High School Students: A Case Study of Zliten Municipality, Libya. Libyan Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences (LJMAS). 2025;3(2):131-145. Abstract: This study investigates the reality of environmental practices and their relationship with environmental awareness among high school students in the Municipality of Zliten, Libya, using a descriptive analytical approach. Data were collected from 372 participants, including principals, teachers, and students, who were proportionally selected from five educational service offices. The research examined various dimensions of environmental practices, such as general cleanliness, ventilation, waste management, health and safety procedures, green spaces, and environmental awareness programs. Findings indicated that most environmental practices in Zliten high schools were implemented at a low to moderate level, with the most significant weaknesses identified in student engagement, infrastructure, and the execution of environmental programs. Challenges such as a lack of financial resources, inadequate infrastructure, and limited institutional support were identified as major barriers to adopting sustainable development practices. Statistical analysis revealed significant positive correlations between environmental practices in the high schools of Zliten municipality and students’ environmental awareness, with the strongest relationship observed in health and safety procedures (r = 0.922). Results emphasize the importance of implementing integrated environmental strategies within educational institutions to promote sustainability and enhance environmental behavior among Zliten high school students. This study underscores the urgent need for schools to strengthen environmental infrastructure, increase funding and training, and activate awareness programs in collaboration with local communities and government institutions. Keywords: Environmental Practices, Zliten High Schools, Environmental Awareness, High School Students, Municipality of Zliten. نوية: دراسةلثامرحلة اب الئي لدى ط البيز الوعي تعزية ودورها فيت البيئيلممارسا ا ة زليتن، ليبيابلدي حالة ل مصطفى بن حكومة 1 * ، هيام حمد 2 ، حمد بن سعد م 3 ، عصام رجب 4 ، 5 م الشكري حسا 5 1 البيئةتكنولوجيام وبحوث علوسات وبي لدرالي المركز ال 2 قسم، ليبياة فرع بنغازي، بنغازيليبيمية الكاديم وهندسة البيئة، ا علو 3 قسملخمس، ليبيا.عة المرقب، ا، جامعلومية النبات، كلء، شعبة الحيا ا 4 ، الهيئةد الجويرصا المدني والطيرانية التقنية لكل الس، ليبياي، طرابلليب المدني اللطيرانلعامة ل ا 5 معة طرابلس،لهندسة، جاعية، كلية الصنانيكية والميكام الهندسة ا قس طرابلس، ليبيا