Seeds of Resilience: Cary Fowler on Food Security in a Changing World

How do we secure the future of food in an age of climate chaos?

In this episode of The Caring Economy, Toby Usnik sat down with Dr. Cary Fowler — co-recipient of the 2024 World Food Prize and the driving force behind the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. From his roots in the Civil Rights movement to his global mission to protect crop diversity, Fowler takes us on a journey that connects justice, resilience, and survival.

They discuss:

• The story behind the so-called “Doomsday Vault” and why it’s humanity’s insurance policy.
• How climate change, biodiversity loss, and conflict are reshaping global food security.
• Why food policy is national securtiy - and what leaders must do next.
• Life lessons on persistence, purpose, and building for generations to come.

This conversation is a wake-up call and a roadmap for anyone who cares about the future of food, climate, and humanity.

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