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Preserving and sustainably exploiting the wetlands

Preserving and sustainably exploiting the wetlands

Tuesday, January 07, 2020, 15:02 (GMT+7)
Wetlands are very important to socio-economic development and environmental conservation due to their multiple functions, including: water purification and storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients, stabilization of shorelines, flood prevention, bio-diversity preservation, wind and tide proofing, and erosion prevention, etc.

Ten major global military and defence events in 2025
In 2025, the world continued to witness intense strategic competition among major powers, an increasing tendency to address issues through escalation and the use of force, along with prolonged and expanding military conflicts in many regions. Nevertheless, peace, cooperation, and development remain the major trends and shared goals. To provide a comprehensive overview, the National Defence Journal compiles and presents ten major military and defence events worldwide in 2025