On February 21, 2024, in Brussels, GeneBEcon organized the 2nd Responsible Research & Innovation Workshop to address weaknesses and threats associated with New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), identified during the 1st RRI workshop in November. Participants collaborated to devise I-SMART* actions aimed at transforming challenges into strengths and opportunities.
The workshop, organized by GeneBEcon, centred on leveraging NGTs for agricultural and aquacultural solutions, aligned with the European Green Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan. The overarching objective was to employ Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) principles to craft an NGT Transition Action Plan, enhancing NGT desirability and value in agricultural and industrial sectors.
The workshop facilitated continued collaboration in defining NGT transition actions, aiming to address the identified weaknesses and threats while maximizing the potential of NGTs in fostering sustainable agricultural practices and supporting environmental goals outlined in the European Green Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan.


*I-SMART: I = Impact on social objective, Specific, Measurable, Assignable, Realistic, Time-bound