Assessing the influence of green computing awareness and green computing practices on environmental sustainability among university students in Mogadishu, Somalia

The increasing environmental impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has highlighted the need for sustainable computing practices, particularly in higher education institutions as universities increasingly adopt computers and ICTs to enhance efficiency and overall academic and operational performance. Thus, this study assessed two university students’ level of awareness of green computing. This study also examined the influence of green computing awareness and green computing practices on environmental sustainability among those two university students. The study adopted a quantitative cross-sectional research design and utilized a developed questionnaire to collect data from 306 respondents, consisting of undergraduate and graduate students from different faculties of Jamhuriya University of Science and Technology and Somali National University. The study employed a regression analysis to examine the relationships between the variables. The findings reveal statistically significant positive relationships between green computing awareness, green computing practices, and environmental sustainability. This study has significant implications for universities, students, and other stakeholders, highlighting that promoting green computing awareness and practices significantly enhances environmental sustainability. This study supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Climate Action, by demonstrating that promoting green computing awareness and green computing practices leads to more sustainable ICT usage, reduces environmental impact, and fosters informed, and environmentally responsible behavior.