Hand in hand with Local Working Collections
Equitable Framework
The Microbiota Vault initiative provides an equitable framework for the study and preservation of microbial diversity worldwide. It collaborates closely with Local Working Collections who retain control over their specimens. The Microbiota Vault initiative supports equitable and inclusive approaches to microbiome research and preservation.
See also:
Dominguez-Bello et al., 2016
Microbiota Vault EDI policy
Events5th Global Microbiome Network - GloMiNe 2025
Microbial ecosystems underpin life on Earth, yet they are increasingly imperiled by human activities, including unsustainable agricultural practices and overuse of antibiotics. These disturbances disrupt microbial networks essential for environmental stability, biodiversity, and animal and human health, contributing to the global rise of chronic diseases and ecosystem degradation. Equitable approaches for the preservation of microbial diversity are urgently needed.
This 5th Global Microbiome Network symposium (GloMiNe 2025) focuses on the challenges and ways ahead. In partnership with the Microbiome Virtual International Forum (MVIF), the Microbiota Vault initiative assembles a community of experts from all over the world to discuss and promote the importance of conservation efforts on microbial biodiversity.
