FROZEN SEEDS IN A FROZEN MOUNTAIN
Historisk arkiv
Publisert under: Regjeringen Stoltenberg II
Utgiver: Landbruks- og matdepartementet
Artikkel | Sist oppdatert: 17.10.2013
FROZEN SEEDS IN A FROZEN MOUNTAIN
Feeding a Warming World
Svalbard, February 25th‐27th, 2009
On the 26th February 2008, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened its doors, and one of the world’s most fascinating and ambitious projects to conserve the future of our food supply was underway. To huge media attention, over 100 thousands seeds were placed in the Vault that day, since joined by another 300 thousands.
Crop diversity is the natural biological foundation of every meal eaten every day, everywhere. This first anniversary event will draw leading figures from the many spheres of influence with which crop diversity intersect, to examine how these frozen seeds lie at the heart of our response to the challenges facing our food supply, particularly as our climate changes, and to explore why this unique and irreplaceable resource is still at risk.
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February 25th | |
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1730 |
Visit to Svalbard Museum - Guided tour |
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1830 |
Welcome reception and Arctic Buffet Supper |
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February 26th | |
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0900‐0930 |
Welcome Address ‐ |
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0930‐1130 |
Session I - Chaired by Per Harald Grue |
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1200 |
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1500‐1800 |
Session II - Chaired by Per Pinstrup Andersen |
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Roundtable discussion | |
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2000 |
Dinner hosted by Minister Lars Peder Brekk |
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February 27th | |
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0900‐1130 |
Session III - Chaired by Peter Johan Schei
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Conclusions | |