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Group 1 - The "Western Ecological Security Discipline Breakthrough Pilot Project" will hold a launch meeting on December 23, focusing on major scientific issues related to ecological security in the western region of China [2][6] - The meeting will discuss five themes: interactions among multiple layers under global change, water resource security and efficient utilization in the west, desertification control and sandstorm prevention, restoration of degraded ecosystems and biodiversity protection, and intelligent prediction of ecological risks and safety responses [2][6] - The project is led by Lanzhou University in collaboration with Tsinghua University, Peking University, Beijing Normal University, and Wuhan University, with Academician Huang Jianping from Lanzhou University as the chief scientist [2][6] Group 2 - In September 2024, President Xi Jinping proposed a plan for breakthroughs in basic and interdisciplinary subjects at the National Education Conference, aiming to establish a mechanism that supports technological innovation and talent cultivation [4][7] - The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance jointly launched the plan to address major scientific issues from national strategic needs, promoting collaboration among leading universities and breaking down disciplinary barriers [4][7] - A meeting on December 2 announced the establishment of the 2025 pilot projects under the breakthrough plan, aimed at integrating technological innovation, talent cultivation, and discipline development reforms in higher education [4][7]