Svalbard Global Seed Vault Receives 30,000 New Samples

The Global Seed Vault in Svalbard received more than 30 000 new seed samples from 21 countries from Palestine and Sudan among other countries.

The deposit reflects the increased level of conflict in the world today, says the government.

That is reported in a press release from the Norwegian government.

"The Svalbard Global Seed Vault demonstrates the value of international cooperation and Norway's role in this cooperation. In a world where climate change and conflict pose ever-growing threats to food security and sovereignty, this facility ensures that the genetic diversity we need to adapt our food systems remains available to all," said Geir Pollestad, Norway’s Minister of Agriculture and Food.