{"title":"Cary Fowler","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Cary Fowler collection, where you can delve into the fascinating world of seed preservation and biodiversity. Cary Fowler is a renowned expert in the field of agricultural conservation, and his work focuses on ensuring the future of global food security through the protection of seed diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eSeeds on Ice\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Located in the remote Arctic Svalbard archipelago, this seed vault is a critical repository safeguarding the world's plant genetic resources from natural and human-induced disasters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFowler's writings are not just scientific; they are accessible and deeply engaging, inviting readers to understand the vital role of seeds in our ecosystem and their impact on sustainable agriculture. Through this collection, discover how our planet’s future resilience hinges on these tiny yet powerful seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a scientist, a student, or simply a curious reader, Cary Fowler's works offer invaluable insights into the science and nature of preserving our world's precious biological heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seeds-on-ice-by-cary-fowler-9781632261397","title":"Seeds on Ice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloser to the North Pole than to the Arctic Circle, on an island in a remote Norwegian archipelago, lies a vast global seed bank buried within a frozen mountain. At the end of a 130-metre long tunnel chiselled out of solid stone is a room filled with humanity's precious treasure, the largest and most diverse seed collection ever assembled: more than a half billion seeds containing the world's most prized crops, a safeguard against catastrophic starvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Global Seed Vault, a visionary model of international collaboration, is the brainchild of Cary Fowler, renowned scientist, conservationist, and biodiversity advocate. In \u003ci\u003eSeeds on Ice\u003c\/i\u003e, Fowler tells for the first time the comprehensive inside story of how the 'doomsday seed vault' came to be, while the breathtaking photographs offer a stunning guided tour not only of the private vault, but of the windswept beauty and majesty of Svalbard and the enchanting community of people in Longyearbyen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith growing evidence that unchecked climate change will seriously undermine food production and threaten the diversity of crops around the world, \u003ci\u003eSeeds on Ice\u003c\/i\u003e offers a personal and passionate reminder that we shouldn't take our reliance on the world of plants for granted and that, in a very real sense, the future of the human race rides on this frozen and indispensable biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854825935084,"sku":"9781632261397","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e837524b918ac3838a5d152f09c6b77e.jpg?v=1759264351"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/cary-fowler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}