Rekha Murthy
Climate News NowTens of thousands of new seeds from around the world arrived at the seed vault on Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, in mid-October 2024. This was one of the largest deposits in the vault’s 16-year history.
It is the world’s most famous backup site for seeds that are more precious than data. #ClimateChange
Svalbard Global Seed Vault evokes epic imagery and controversy because of the symbolic value of seeds
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has a practical mission – protecting seeds as a backup for seed banks around the world – but inspires strong cultural, political and artistic reactions.