,Issue 3 ,November 2026 ,Pages 19-32 , Received :2 November 2026
Bayan Abdullah Aziz ; Snur Ali Mahmood Kaka ; ئەژین کەریم محەمەد 1
1 بەشی جوگرافیا، کۆلێجی پەروەردە، زانکۆی گەرمیان- کەلار، عێراق
This study aims to highlight the role of environmental education in High schools in the city of Kalar and its impact on changing environmental behavior and fostering environmental awareness among students. Additionally, it seeks to assess the level of environmental knowledge and identify the shortcomings of the environmental education system in the city's schools .To achieve the research objectives, descriptive and Analaytical approaches were employed. Initially, data were collected through official sources, organizations, and survey questionnaires, with the results subsequently presented in various tables. Spatial data regarding the phenomena were acquired using Google Earth Pro, which were then processed and displayed as maps using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).Based on its objectives, the research is: divided into three main sections: Section One: Covers the general framework of the research, discussing the problem statement, significance, objectives, scope, and key concepts. Section Two: Focuses on introducing the study area, the historical trajectory of the educational system, and the role of education in developing environmental awareness in Kalar's schools. Section Three: Examines the impact of environmental education in schools on behavioral change and the creation of environmental awareness among children and youth in Kalar . Finally, the study reached several conclusions, most notably indicating a low level of environmental awareness among the city's children and youth. Consequently, it is recommended to focus on effective methods within environmental education in Kalar's schools to enhance environmental awareness among the region's young population.