All Hands on Deck: The Roles of the Philippine Navy on Environmental Security The Case of the Tubbataha Reef Natural Parks

The Philippine Navy plays a crucial role in enforcing environmental security at the UNESCO-listed Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP), a critical marine protected area. A qualitative study reveals that while the Navy has been actively involved in compliance and enforcement since the park's establishment, there is significant potential for increased contributions, such as through Civil-Military Operations (CMO) to educate local communities and more frequent patrols to deter illegal activities. The research highlights the importance of leveraging the Navy's core competencies to strengthen the protection of TRNP, aligning with the principles of environmental security as a non-traditional national security threat.

Pascua, A. S. J. (2015). All Hands on Deck: The Roles of the Philippine Navy on Environmental Security The Case of the Tubbataha Reef Natural Parks. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.6534156