ABSTRACT
This chapter explains a brief discussion of the role of the military in protecting the environment and managing natural resources in peace operations. It also explains an overview of environmental considerations at each phase of the operational life cycle. The chapter reviews of environmental doctrine for peace operations. It explores a discussion of environmental awareness and training; and a discussion of environmental intelligence. The chapter explores a description of various approaches to sustainable operations, with examples drawn from various peace operation efforts. It focuses on the sustainable operations. The chapter concludes with the future of peace operations in relation to natural resources and the environment. In addition to balancing operational and environmental goals, the military must coordinate with multiple stakeholders, each with differing environmental standards and priorities. Environmental awareness sets the conditions for sound environmental management; it is thus essential for the military to provide education and training in environmental awareness.
