The Seeds of Tomorrow: Addressing Climate Challenges with the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway plays a crucial role in safeguarding global crop diversity amidst the challenges of climate change. This webinar begins by exploring the Vault’s objectives, operations, and its significance in addressing these global challenges.

The discussion then turns to Malaysia’s efforts to protect its extraordinary biodiversity, focusing on two key questions:

1.⁠ ⁠How can we preserve Malaysian tree species with recalcitrant seeds, which cannot survive long-term cold storage?

2.⁠ ⁠What is being done to conserve seeds of non-recalcitrant but endangered species from Southeast Asia’s shrinking rainforests?

Join us to explore the Vault’s global impact and Malaysia’s strategies for conserving its vital genetic resources.

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