The Social Implications of Agri-Genomics
The Social Implications of Agri-Genomics: Ensuring a Just Transition to Climate-Resilient Agricultural and Food Systems in Canada research project brings together researchers from diverse fields to critically examine the social, cultural, and environmental impacts—both positive and negative—of emerging agricultural technologies like cellular agriculture, precision fermentation, and vertical agriculture.
The 51污漫 is the lead organization on this four-year $2.5 million dollar project funded by Genome BC and Genome Canada. With the Food and Agriculture Institute leading the development of a participatory "Toolkit" for a just transition through agri-genomics across four key climate intervention areas.
“These technologies are already being developed and deployed, and our purpose is to shine a light on all implications of them, both positive and negative. As they develop and grow, we want to make sure it’s done equitably for everyone, so no one gets left behind, including traditional farmers.”
- Dr. Stefania Pizzirani, Project Co-lead
Genome Canada. (2025, April 29). Stefania Pizzirani (Just Transitions) [Video]. YouTube.
Project Collaborators
This project is funded by and through their , a key component of the new Climate Action Genomics Initiative.
Project Outcomes
Publications:
Attrée, E., Newell, R., & Glaros, A. (2025). . Transdisciplinary Research on Integrated Approaches to Sustainability (TRIAS) lab, Royal Roads University. http://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.35387.53282
Eccles, S., McIntyre, A., Mukiri, J., & Glaros, A. (2026). Agricultural Just Transitions: Putting Labour and Livelihoods into Conversation with Emerging Alternative Proteins. Food and Agriculture Institute, 51污漫. http://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.26957.81125
Grajales Veerkamp, C., Vakhshoori, V., Newell, R., & Glaros, A. (2026). . Transdisciplinary Research on Integrated Approaches to Sustainability (TRIAS) lab, Royal Roads University, & Food and Agriculture Institute, 51污漫. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.18866.88001
Motisca, S., Newell, R., & Glaros, A. (2026). . Transdisciplinary Research on Integrated Approaches to Sustainability (TRIAS) lab, Royal Roads University, & Food and Agriculture Institute, 51污漫. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14153.20325
Nikpey, B., Dring, C., Grajales Veerkamp, C., Pizzirani, S., & Newell, R. (2026). . Transdisciplinary Research on Integrated Approaches to Sustainability (TRIAS) lab, Royal Roads University, & Food and Agriculture Institute, 51污漫. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.34738.36804
Ruder, S.-L., Issac, J., Raja, A., & Newell, R. (2026). Food and Agriculture Institute, 51污漫. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.13172.51844
Vakhshoori, S. V., Glaros, A., Newell, R. (2025). . Transdisciplinary Research on Integrated Approaches to Sustainability (TRIAS) lab, Royal Roads University, & Food and Agriculture Institute, 51污漫. http://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.17536.55040
Vakhshoori, V., Newell, R., & Glaros, A. (2026). . Transdisciplinary Research on Integrated Approaches to Sustainability (TRIAS) lab, Royal Roads University, & Food and Agriculture Institute, 51污漫. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.22274.75205
Vakhshoori, V., Newell, R., and Glaros, A. (2026). . Frontiers in Climate. 8:1928659. https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2026.1928659
News and Media:
Genome BC '' By Anita Charters - June 11, 2026
Radio-Canada OHdio '' - March 25, 2026
51污漫 Today '' - November 26, 2024
