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Environmental degradation has emerged as one of the most pressing global concerns of the twenty-first century. The development of environmental awareness and environmental ethics among students is essential for fostering responsible environmental behavior and sustainable development. The present study aimed to investigate the levels of environmental awareness and environmental ethics among secondary school students and examine the relationship between these variables. A sample of 200 secondary school students from Bangalore city was selected through stratified random sampling. The study employed the Environmental Awareness Scale (TEAS) developed by Dr. M. S. Talawar (2018) and the Environmental Ethics Scale (EES) developed by Dr. Haseen Taj (2001). Descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, and Pearson's Product-Moment Correlation were used for data analysis. The findings revealed significant differences in environmental awareness and environmental ethics between male and female students. Female students demonstrated higher levels of environmental awareness and environmental ethics compared to male students. A significant positive correlation was found between environmental awareness and environmental ethics, indicating that students with higher environmental awareness tend to possess stronger environmental ethics. The study highlights the need to integrate environmental education and ethical values into the school curriculum to promote environmentally responsible behaviour among students.