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 ports 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.
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.