Dr. Michael Abundo is a green and blue techno-preneur who specializes in Marine Renewable Energy (with pilot projects in small island developing states and ‘tropical’ solutions) and other technology-enabled, innovation-infused sustainability transitions easpecially in the Blue Economy. Dr. Mike Abundo has over twenty (20) years of experience in various roles in Green and Blue Economy development including sectors such as Renewable Energy, Smart and Sustainable Cities & Communities, Decarbonization, ClimateTech (including R&D), Portfolio / Program / Project development management and other sustainable development & impact initiatives. He has spearheaded and significantly contributed to the inclusion of Ocean Renewable Energy (and other Marine Renewables) into South East Asia’s Energy mix at various scales (e.g. energy harvesting, micro-grid, grid-tied/large scale) and for a spectrum of applications (e.g. vessel, ports, water, aquaculture, tourism, etc).