Global Seed Bank
A Global Seed Bank is a facility designed to preserve seeds from various plant species around the world. Its primary goal is to protect biodiversity and ensure food security by storing seeds in a controlled environment. This helps safeguard against threats like climate change, natural disasters, and human activities that can lead to the extinction of certain plants.
One of the most well-known examples is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, located in the Arctic. This vault serves as a backup storage for seed collections from different countries and organizations, ensuring that vital plant genetic resources are available for future generations and can be used in agricultural research and restoration efforts.