/ əˈweənəs; NAmE əˈwer-/ noun
[ U , sing. ] awareness (of sth) | awareness (that ... ) knowing sth; knowing that sth exists and is important; being interested in sth :
an awareness of the importance of eating a healthy diet
There was an almost complete lack of awareness of the issues involved.
It is important that students develop an awareness of how the Internet can be used.
to raise / heighten / increase public awareness of sth
a greater / a growing / an increasing awareness of sth
environmental awareness (= knowing that looking after the environment is important)
Energy Awareness Week