Sustainability initiative at the campus: The Seed Library Göttingen

The Seed Library Göttingen is a private initiative, realised in February 2023 at the Göttingen State and University Library (SUB Göttingen). The SUB Göttingen pursues a sustainability agenda and supports the Seed Library Göttingen. The Seed Library Göttingen is committed to the propagation of open-pollinated (non-hybrid) regional crops plants and the preservation of biodiversity in and around Göttingen.
According to the motto: "Borrow - Sow - Harvest - Pass on", anyone with a balcony or garden can join in and borrow open-pollinated seeds from the Seed Library Göttingen free of charge and without registration. After successful cultivation, the seeds obtained are returned. Sponsorships are awarded for historical or particularly rare varieties. In addition, the participants are accompanied through the seed and cultivation season with newsletters and knowledge events. There are already several school cooperations, as the Seed Library Göttingen is networked with so-called ECO-schools. The Seed Library Göttingen is a cooperation project of the garden group of JANUN Göttingen e.V. since December 2023 and therefore non-profit.The Seed Library Göttingen is an ESD actor.

References of the Seed Library Göttingen to the SDGs:

2.5: Maintain the genetic diversity of seeds
12.8: Provide information and raise awareness
15.5: Protect biodiversity
17.17: Promote effective partnerships

Contact:

Claudia Hake and Merle Schatz, goesabi@mail.de