The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has welcomed more than 100,000 seeds from Africa to help preserve global crop diversity. Among these seeds are crucial species like Faidherbia albida and Cordia africana, which contribute to climate resilience. Dr. Eliane Ubalijoro from the Center for International Forestry Research emphasizes the importance of seeds not just for survival but as symbols of hope, especially for nations rebuilding after trauma. The seeds represent a collective responsibility to protect biodiversity, leveraging Indigenous knowledge to adapt to climate challenges.
For me, seeds are about hope. They're about moving beyond survival, particularly when you come from places that have gone through really difficult times.
We understand the urgency. We understand what it is to go through deep despair and having to rebuild completely.
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