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1. www.seedvault.noSvalbard Global Seed Vault

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   Svalbard Global Seed Vault: Safeguarding Seeds for the Future. We offer safe, free and long-term storage of seed duplicates from all genebanks and nations participating in the global community’s joint effort to ensure the world’s future food supply.

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     The Seed Vault, carved into virgin solid rock was opened on...

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     Svalbard Global Seed Vault – Theme for World Food Prize 2024...

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   • The Seeds

     The Seed Vault conserves seeds under “black box conditions”....

   • The Facility

     Electricity for the Seed Vault is provided by the public...

   • For Depositors

     This makes it possible to track the shipment on its way to...

   • The History

     In preparation, they started the process of multiplication...

   • Purpose, Operations and Organisation

     Once the air shipments arrive at Oslo Airport, NordGen’s...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Svalbard_Global_Seed_VaultSvalbard Global Seed Vault - Wikipedia

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   The Svalbard Global Seed Vault ( Norwegian: Svalbard globale frøhvelv) is a secure backup facility for the world's crop diversity on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen in the remote Arctic Svalbard archipelago. [5] The Seed Vault provides long-term storage of duplicates of seeds conserved in genebanks around the world.

4. thenorwayguide.com › visit-svalbard-global-seed-vaultHow To Visit Svalbard Global Seed Vault - The Norway Guide

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   Jan 10, 2023 · One of the easiest and most popular ways to visit Svalbard Global Seed Vault is to join the tour called “Longyearbyen in a nutshell“. This 2 hour trip takes you around the city, and includes a stop outside the entrance to Svalbard Global Seed Vault.

5. apnews.com › article › world-food-prize-seed-vault-2Men behind the doomsday seed vault in the Arctic win World ...

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   May 9, 2024 · FILE - The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is seen in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway, Monday Feb. 25, 2008. Two men who were instrumental in the “craziest idea anyone ever had” of creating a global seed vault designed to safeguard the world’s agricultural diversity will be honored as the 2024 World Food Prize laureates, officials announced ...

6. www.croptrust.org › work › svalbard-global-seed-vaultSvalbard Global Seed Vault - Crop Trust

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   The Svalbard Global Seed Vault provides insurance against both incremental and catastrophic loss of crop diversity held in traditional genebanks around the world. The Seed Vault offers long-term protection for one of the most important natural resources onearth.

7. www.seedvault.no › about › the-facilityThe Facility – Svalbard Global Seed Vault

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   Electricity for the Seed Vault is provided by the public power plant in Longyearbyen. In addition, the Seed Vault is equipped with generators that provide electricity in the case of a power outage. The seed store facility consists of three halls, each with a base measuring about 9.5 x 27 meters.

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   How far is Svalbard Global Seed Vault from Longyearbyen airport?

   • Svalbard Global Seed Vault is so close to Longyearbyen that you can easily get there yourself. If you want to walk, expect to spend around 40 to 50 minutes getting there from the main city center. Another option is to walk from the airport, which is just a short 20 minute hike between Longyearbyen Airport and the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.

   How To Visit Svalbard Global Seed Vault - The Norway Guide

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   Does Longyearbyen have electricity?

   • Electricity for the Seed Vault is provided by the public power plant in Longyearbyen. In addition, the Seed Vault is equipped with generators that provide electricity in the case of a power outage. The seed store facility consists of three halls, each with a base measuring about 9.5 x 27 meters.

   The Facility – Svalbard Global Seed Vault

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   Is the seed vault a good location for long-term storage?

   • The Seed Vault is in an ideal location for long-term seed storage for several reasons. Svalbard is the farthest north a person can fly on a scheduled flight, offering a remote location that is nevertheless accessible. While the entrance may be visible, the Seed Vault itself is more than 100 meters into the mountain.

   Svalbard Global Seed Vault - Crop Trust

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   How much does the seed vault cost in Norway?

   • The Seed Vault is managed under terms spelled out in a tripartite agreement among the Norwegian government, the Crop Trust, and the Nordic Genetic Resource Center (NordGen). The Norwegian government entirely funded the Seed Vault's approximately 45 million kr ( US$8.8 million in 2008) construction cost.

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9. www.nationalgeographic.com › environment › articleSvalbard Global Seed Vault Protects Earth's Food's Supply ...

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   Mar 20, 2018 · The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is located in Longyearbyen, the world's northernmost settlement. It was chosen for its isolated, Arctic location, but accelerated melting and extreme weather...