Latvia’s military is exploring an unconventional, climate-friendly solution to bolster its national defenses along the border with Russia. The plan involves re-watering drained peatlands, or bogs, to create a natural defensive barrier that can be flooded if necessary. This strategy serves the dual purpose of national security and climate change mitigation, as wetland restoration is highly effective at sequestering carbon. The initiative demonstrates how environmental protection and defense planning are merging in the Baltic region.
November 18, 2025 dw.com