Norway Stockpiling Grain for Emergency Preparedness

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Norway signed a deal to start stockpiling 30,000 tons of grain due to COVID-19, war in Europe, and climate change. The goal is to have 82,500 tons by 2029 to ensure three months' consumption for the population in a crisis.

Key Points

  • Norway signed a deal to store 30,000 tons of grain with private companies
  • The goal is to have 82,500 tons of grain stockpiled by 2029
  • The decision was influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, war in Europe, and climate change
  • Norway previously closed down its grain storage sites in 2003
  • The Global Seed Vault in Svalbard is also located in Norway

Pros

  • Being prepared for unforeseen crises
  • Ensuring food security for the population
  • Learning from past events to improve emergency preparedness

Cons

  • Cost of stockpiling and maintenance
  • Dependency on private companies for storage
  • Potential challenges in rotating and managing the stockpile