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Doomsday Vault Receives 14,000 Seeds for Global Food Security

4/5/2025

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In 2008, the Doomsday Vault in Svalbard, Norway, was created to safeguard food crop seeds for future generations. Recently, it welcomed over 14,000 new samples from 21 gene banks, including those from conflict-ridden Sudan. By preserving genetic diversity at a chilling -18°C, the vault stands as a beacon of hope for global food security.

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In 2008, the Doomsday Vault in Svalbard, Norway, was created to safeguard food crop seeds for future generations. Recently, it welcomed over 14,000 new samples from 21 gene banks, including those from conflict-ridden Sudan. By preserving genetic diversity at a chilling -18°C, the vault stands as a beacon of hope for global food security.