This year, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change will be held from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. COP is an annual international event attended by global leaders, gathering nations worldwide to shape collective responses to climate change challenges. The event in Baku is expected to attract up to 100,000 attendees from 190 countries.
For the first time, Kernel is participating in the exhibition at Ukraine’s national pavilion. There, it will showcase the progress of Ukrainian agribusiness in implementing sustainable practices at each stage of the production chain — from field operations to the production of end products.
Kernel’s approaches include data science and innovations in precision agriculture planning, regenerative field operations, and low-carbon sunflower seed processing. By combining Ukrainian agricultural expertise with innovative technologies, Kernel ensures the highest production efficiency while preserving soil health and biodiversity. Notably, visitors to Kernel’s agribusiness booth at Ukraine’s pavilion can assess sunflower yield projections using Scouting, a proprietary app developed by Kernel.
“With its unique agro-climatic conditions, fertile soils, and deep agricultural knowledge, Ukraine has a significant capacity not only to ensure global food security but also to contribute to environmental balance. Despite the challenges of wartime, implementing climate initiatives in Ukraine and adhering to sustainable development principles remain crucial for stability today, supporting European integration processes and, in the future, serving as a key factor in attracting investment for reconstruction,” commented Kateryna Spivakova, Head of Communications and Government Relations at Kernel.
In addition to the exhibit, Kernel will host discussion panels on November 18 at the conference, covering timely topics such as the role of Ukraine’s agrisector in the global climate agenda, the impact of Ukraine’s agricultural industry on European integration, and innovations for developing low-carbon agriculture. International and Ukrainian experts, along with representatives from the government and the European Commission, will join these discussions.
“Our primary goal at Ukraine’s Pavilion at COP29 is to demonstrate to key stakeholders in the international climate arena that the Ukrainian agrisector is innovative, low-carbon, and a reliable partner in achieving the global goals of the Paris Agreement,” noted Marta Trofimova, Head of Sustainable Development at Kernel.
Kernel’s discussion panels will be held at Ukraine’s Pavilion on November 18. Detailed information on the panels, speakers, and Kernel’s sustainable practices can be found at https://www.kernel.ua/sustainable-development/cop29/
