Fera Science and North Star Transition partner to drive systemic change
Vicky Vanderstichele lays out the thinking behind the announcement of a partnership between Fera and North Star Transition to drive systemic change initiatives.
Fera Science Limited (Fera) and North Star Transition are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration to address some of the most urgent environmental and societal challenges of our time. This partnership unites Fera’s deep scientific expertise and evidence-based rigour with North Star Transition’s pioneering approach to systems change - creating a dynamic platform for innovation and transformative impact.
A Shared Vision for Transformative Change
With a longstanding legacy of delivering robust scientific research and actionable insights, Fera shares with North Star Transition a bold vision: a future where sustainability is central to every decision.
Both organisations recognise that solving interconnected challenges - climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequities - demands a holistic, cross-sectoral response. Their complementary missions reflect a shared commitment:
Fera is dedicated to protecting what people eat and the world in which they live.
North Star Transition exists to facilitate transitions that regenerate communities, ecosystems, and economies by working across business, government, and civil society.
Bridging Science and Practice
Together, Fera and North Star Transition will co-develop scalable solutions that close the gap between leading-edge science and practical implementation. Fera’s scientific excellence will be paired with North Star Transition’s systemic methodologies to deliver resilient, regenerative strategies across industries and sectors.
This partnership marks a major step forward. Grounded in science, shaped by innovation, and guided by systems thinking, this collaboration is designed to unlock new pathways toward a more sustainable and resilient future.
“At Fera, our mission is to make a meaningful impact on the world around us. We believe that working in partnership with North Star Transition - and the diverse network of stakeholders they convene - offers an excellent opportunity to extend that impact. Our approach is grounded in collaboration, systems thinking, and a shared commitment to addressing complex challenges. By combining rigorous science with real-world insight, we’re developing practical solutions that advance sustainability, wellbeing, and resilience - both locally and globally.” - Damian Malins, Strategic and International Growth Director, Fera Science Ltd
“Our Transition Labs address challenges in a wide gamut of domains, from food and energy to wellbeing and environmental outcomes. Participants in our Labs need expert and relevant input to help shape their ideas and innovations into implementable actions on the ground. We at North Star Transition are delighted to welcome Fera as one of our key partners. We need Fera’s original thinking and innovation, as applied to agriculture, soil health, food and environmental safety, to build up the ways in which our Labs can enhance regenerative outcomes across the United Kingdom and beyond.” - Jyoti Banerjee, CEO, North Star Transition
We look forward to sharing more in the coming months - from insights into our joint initiatives to the breakthroughs and learnings that emerge from this exciting collaboration.