Treading Water: Challenges and Solutions to Rising Sea Levels in the Philippines
Abstract
A warming planet threatens the Earths climate and presents geopolitical risks among allied nations and adversaries. As the Philippines navigates ways to deal with rising sea levels, it could be open to any assistance to improve its ability to manage associated challenges. Increased US foreign assistance to the Philippines that targets adaptation efforts addressing sea level rise can help improve recent US-Philippines relations challenges and prevent increased Chinese influence over the region. First, understanding the geo-political importance of the Philippines will help justify any future efforts the US may pursue. Second, acknowledging the recent relations challenges the US and the Philippines are experiencing helps understand the room for engagement. Third, examining the climate change challenges the Philippines face will help focus future efforts the US can make to maintain stability and positive relations with the Philippines. Finally, examining how the Philippines are managing rising sea levels will help the US focus its efforts to assist in these endeavors. The Philippines is looking for a prosperous future, and it is too important an ally for the US to allow their relations to continue to sour.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 17, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1210829
Entities
People
- Jacob Settle
Organizations
- Naval War College