Resources

This section contains resources on the construction and use of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. For images of the Seed Vault, please consult our Flickr page where you may find hundred of pictures of the Vault and the Trust's work - all of which you are free to use.




USEFUL DOCUMENTS

Report: "The Svalbard Global Seed Vault: Securing the Future of Global Agriculture" from the Global Crop Diversity Trust [English]

Executive Summary of Report [English] [Français] [Deutsch] [Italiano] [Español]

Feasibility Study
Study: Study to Assess the Feasibility of Establishing a Svalbard Artic Seed Depository for the International Community
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ILLUSTRATIONS
Note: These illustrations are provided free of charge to media provided credit information is included. Credit to Global Crop Diversity Trust. Click thumbnail for high-res versions.






Svalbard Global Seed Vault Graphics
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SGSV Infographic (1.6MB)Vault (2MB)Opening day seed depositors (2.3MB)
Credit: Global Crop Diversity Trust



VIDEO
This video footage is provided free of charge to media provided proper credit information is included.

  1. Seed vault b-roll Quicktime PAL. DV Resolution 720x480 (1024x576) 25 FPS. Contact to request tape. [credit: Mari Tefre/Global Crop Diversity Trust]
    1. Part I: Construction of seed vault and stock shots of Svalbard (TRT 4:27, 936 MB - warning large file)

    2. Part II: Interview with Cary Fowler (TRT 3:26, 720 MB - warning large file)
    3. Part III: Interview with Wangari Maathai (TRT 2:15, 475 MB - warning large file)

  2. Video/Photos and Agenda from opening ceremony. To access download, email for password. [credit: Dinamo Story]
    1. Video from opening ceremony for DOWNLOAD
    2. Video from opening ceremony for VIEWING
    3. Media agenda for opening ceremony





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