Bholanath Basdeo DHUNNOO

First name
B [a.k.a KAILASH]
Last name
Dhunnoo
Email
[email protected]
Phone number
+230 5253 6049
How do you self-identify or would like to be identified?
Man
Do you belong to any ethnic minority group of self-identify as an indigenous person?
No
Affiliation, organization, or community
Mauritius Ports Authority
Years of professional or activism experience or of knowledge built on specific indigenous expertise
15+ years
Country of residence
Mauritius
Languages
English
French
In which geographic region (and sub-region) does your work mostly focus?
Eastern Africa
Mitigation
Energy Efficiency
Renewable energy
Transport
Climate technologies
Energy production
Transport
Buildings
End-use energy efficiency
Cross-sectoral enablers
Capacity-building and training
Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems)
Innovation, research, development and demonstration
Cross-cutting approaches
Community-based
Other
Other (please specify):
I advocate for innovative solutions that align with global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote more sustainable practices in the port sector.
Do you have proven experience in gender and climate change issues?
Yes, my work/ area of expertise mainly focuses on gender and climate change
Mitigation
Energy Efficiency
Renewable energy
Transport
Climate Technologies
Energy production
Transport
Buildings
End-use energy efficiency
Cross-cutting approaches
Community-based
Cross-sectoral enablers
Capacity-building and training
Communication and awareness
Innovation, research, development and demonstration
Please provide your short bio reflecting on your academic, professional and practical background

Kailash Dhunnoo is currently serving as Senior Manager [Technical Services] at the Mauritius Ports Authority. With a keen focus on the energy transition and sustainable development of ports, Mr. Dhunnoo has been instrumental in driving initiatives towards greening the port in Mauritius, more specifically from a Small Island Developing States perspective. 

Mr. Dhunnoo’s commitment to environmental sustainability has resulted in significant and tangible contributions to the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA), and his active role in shaping the future of Port Louis Harbour towards becoming a Greenport. 

Kailash Dhunnoo continues to advocate for innovative solutions that align with global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote more sustainable practices in the port sector. He actively participates in the Technical Committees of the IAPH and also shares the experience of Mauritius on clean energy transition in ports & Green Port Initiatives in forums, like the Blue Ports Initiative of the Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the IMO CARES. He is currently spearheading UNCTAD Project on Sustainable Smart Port at Port Louis, including discussions on strategies, and challenges for potential replication of the energy transition roadmap for ports in Africa and the Indian Ocean SIDS. He was recently invited to be part of the Panel discussions in COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan.

Mr Dhunnoo holds a Degree of Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Bombay), a Graduate Diploma in Maritime Management from the National University of Singapore and a MSc in Port Management & Shipping Administration from the University of Mauritius.

Provide a link to your LinkedIn account
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kailash-dhunnoo-23817217/
Are you interested in being contacted for any of the following
Panelist at climate change event
Advisory in technical assistance project
Contributor to research/publication