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The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a secure backup facility that stores duplicate seed samples from genebanks worldwide to protect global crop diversity against accidental loss. It provides a safety net for agricultural biodiversity and food security by preserving genetic resources for future generations.
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This grant supports the preservation of global crop diversity through a secure backup facility that holds duplicate seed samples from genebanks worldwide. The initiative protects agricultural biodiversity and food security by safeguarding genetic resources against accidental loss, ensuring that seed collections maintained by institutions globally have a safety net for future generations. Nonprofits, research institutions, universities and consortia can apply from anywhere in the world. Seed samples must originate from established genebanks with clear documentation of their provenance, represent crops of worldwide significance, and be held by participating institutions that comply with international standards for seed storage and curation.
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Key requirements
- ✓Seed samples must be from established genebanks with documented provenance
- ✓Samples stored must represent crop diversity of global significance
- ✓Participating institutions must meet international standards for seed storage and curation
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Svalbard Global Seed Vault?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; nonprofit, research-institution, university, consortium.
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Biodiversity funding backs habitat restoration, species protection, protected areas and nature-positive business. It comes from environment agencies, multilateral nature funds and conservation philanthropy, often through competitive calls with defined regions. Applicants are usually asked for baseline surveys, local partners and indicators that show ecological change.
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