Strengthening plant conservation in Latin America through collaborative seed banking
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Capability & Capacity
VALUE £199,279
WHERE Guatemala, Colombia, Bolivia
Summary
This project addresses the need to strengthen conservation of plant diversity in Latin America. It aims to enhance the newly established seed bank in Bolivia, create a new one in Guatemala, and improve Colombia’s seed bank capabilities. Key activities include capacity building, and knowledge exchange among these seed banks. A collaborative Native Seed Bank Network will be created to bolster plant conservation efforts by sharing knowledge with local communities to support ecological restoration and promote sustainable livelihoods in the region.
Instituto de Investigaciones en Recursos Biológicos Alexander von Humboldt (Humboldt Institute), Bogotá Botanic Garden, Botanic Garden CECON_USAC, Herbario Nacional de Bolivia
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