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==Modern-Day "Noah’s Arks": Global Efforts to Safeguard Humanity== | ==Modern-Day "Noah’s Arks": Global Efforts to Safeguard Humanity== | ||
[[file: Svalbard Global Seed Vault Exterior 2020.jpg |thumb | px |At the northernmost point of Norway lies the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, often referred to as the “Doomsday Vault.”]] | [[file: Svalbard Global Seed Vault Exterior 2020.jpg |thumb | px |At the northernmost point of Norway lies the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, often referred to as the “Doomsday Vault.”]] | ||
As natural disasters become more frequent and threats such as terrorism and nuclear war continue to endanger humanity, nations around the world are taking measures to prepare for potential global catastrophes. Many of these projects are referred to as “modern | As natural disasters become more frequent and threats such as terrorism and nuclear war continue to endanger humanity, nations around the world are taking measures to prepare for potential global catastrophes. Many of these projects are referred to as “modern versions of Noah’s Arks” due to their role in preserving life for the future. | ||
*'''Svalbard Global Seed Vault''' | *'''Svalbard Global Seed Vault''' | ||