The Cherokee Nation will become the first tribe in the U.S. to deposit its traditional heirloom seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway. Watch to find out Cherokee Nation got involved in this project. | Cherokee Nation

Inside the Svalbard Seed Vault | Veritasium

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault stands as a global beacon of resilience, safeguarding the genetic diversity of our planet's crops for a more sustainable future. Behind its icy facade lies a treasure trove of biodiversity. Discover the story behind the Svalbard Global Seed Vault's latest milestone deposit. #svalbard #seedvault #arctic #biodiversity | Crop Trust

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has opened its doors for the first deposit of 2025, welcoming over 14,000 new seed samples! 🌱 These seeds represent vital global crop diversity and the rich knowledge, culture and resilience of the communities that cultivate them. As a global backup for food security, the Seed Vault is managed by the Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food, NordGen, and the Crop Trust. Since 2008, 123 genebanks from 85 countries have entrusted their seeds to this icy fortress,