Seeds from a major gene bank in Aleppo are replicated by Syrian refugees in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon, following the civil war in Syria.
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Seeds from a major gene bank in Aleppo are replicated by Syrian refugees in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon, following the civil war in Syria.
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Synopsis
In the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon, Syrian refugees replicate seeds from a gene bank in Aleppo after the civil war. These seeds, stored in the Global Seed Vault in Norway, serve as a backup for global agriculture. The film contrasts their efforts with the challenges posed by dry conditions and the influence of agricultural corporations. Meanwhile, rising temperatures in the Arctic Circle threaten the integrity of the seed vault, designed to withstand catastrophic events.
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Why Watch
- See Syrian refugees replicating vital seeds in Lebanon
- Find out how climate change threatens the Global Seed Vault
- Meet director Jumana Manna and her unique perspective
Did You Know
- The Global Seed Vault is located in Norway and serves as a backup for global agriculture.
- Syrian refugees in the Beqaa Valley are replicating seeds from Aleppo's gene bank.
- The documentary has a duration of 70 minutes and was released in 2018.
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What is the Global Seed Vault?
The Global Seed Vault in Norway serves as a crucial backup for global agriculture, preserving seeds from various crops.
Where are Syrian refugees replicating seeds?
Syrian refugees are replicating seeds from a major gene bank in Aleppo in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon.
What threats are facing the Global Seed Vault?
Rising temperatures and melting glaciers in the Arctic Circle threaten the integrity of the Global Seed Vault.
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