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Michael Barnard

Senior Strategic Advisor | Decarbonization Pathways & Renewable Energy Futurist

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Michael Barnard works with executives, investors, and policymakers to navigate the pathways toward decarbonization. He helps make sense of complex transitions by combining insights from physics, economics, and human systems, turning them into practical strategies and clear opportunities. His work spans sectors from sustainable building materials and aviation fuels to grid storage and logistics, always with an eye on how they fit together in the larger picture of the clean economy. Informed by projects across North America, Asia, and Latin America, his perspective is both global and grounded in real-world application. Michael shares his thinking through regular publications on technology trends, innovation, and policy frameworks — not as final answers, but as contributions to an ongoing conversation about building a sustainable future. He is available for board appointments, strategic advisory roles, and speaking engagements to help organizations navigate confidently toward sustainable value creation.

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