Global Seed Vault

The Global Seed Vault, located in Svalbard, Norway, is a secure storage facility designed to preserve seeds from around the world. It acts as a backup for global biodiversity, ensuring that essential crop varieties are safeguarded against disasters, climate change, and other threats. The vault holds millions of seed samples, providing a resource for future generations to restore or grow crops if needed. It serves as an insurance policy for food security, helping to protect agricultural heritage and promote sustainable farming practices globally.