Germany and Bangladesh Join Forces to Drive a Sustainable Energy Future

CEMS-Global, in partnership with GIZ Bangladesh, organized the flagship ‘Conference on Innovations and Partnerships for Sustainable Energy Transition’ on 15 November 2025 at Hall 5 (Pushpanjali) of the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka.

The full-day event brought together development partners, policymakers, financial institutions and private-sector leaders to discuss pathways for advancing Bangladesh’s transition toward a low-carbon and energy-efficient future.

The conference was held alongside the 27th Power Bangladesh International Expo 2025, the 22nd Solar Bangladesh International Expo 2025 and the 7th Dhaka International Lighting Expo 2025 - collectively recognized as the 27th Power Series of Exhibitions, the country’s largest platform for showcasing power generation, renewable energy and next-generation lighting solutions.

Germany’s long-standing cooperation with Bangladesh was highlighted throughout the event. Through GIZ Bangladesh, Germany continues to support renewable energy expansion, grid integration, energy efficiency, e-mobility and green skills development to strengthen the country’s clean energy ecosystem.

Germany-Bangladesh Partnership in Focus:

Germany’s long-standing cooperation with Bangladesh took center stage during the discussions. Under German development cooperation, GIZ Bangladesh is supporting renewable energy expansion, improved grid integration and enhanced energy efficiency across key sectors. The collaboration also includes advancing e-mobility solutions to promote cleaner urban transport, as well as developing essential skills for the green economy through strengthened technical and vocational education.

This joint effort reflects a shared vision of leveraging innovation, capacity building and policy dialogue to accelerate Bangladesh’s transition toward a sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient energy future. The partnership aims not only to reduce the country’s reliance on fossil fuels but also to empower local talent capable of leading the clean-energy transformation.

Thematic Sessions:

As part of the programmed, Four Thematic Sessions Spotlight Key Priorities in the Green Transition convened policymakers, development partners and private-sector representatives to discuss emerging priorities in Bangladesh’s sustainable energy pathway.

The first session, ‘Green Cooling, Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency: Accelerating Bangladesh’s Low-Carbon Future,’ held from 9:30am to 11:00am, emphasized the need for integrated actions to curb emissions. Speakers highlighted efficient cooling technologies, renewable energy expansion and improved industrial energy management.

The second session, ‘Fostering Synergy for Green Skills Development,’ held from 11:30am to 1:00pm, focused on preparing a skilled workforce for the green economy. Representatives from the World Bank, BRAC and the ILO stressed the importance of industry-aligned training programmed.

The afternoon session, ‘Accelerating the Energy Transition: Private Sector Participation in Bangladesh’s Rooftop Solar Programme,’ ran from 2:00pm to 3:20pm. Panelists discussed how innovative business models and increased private investment could help scale rooftop solar adoption across the country.

The concluding session, ‘Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs): The Next Frontier for Green Industry,’ held from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, explored the potential of CPPAs to provide industries with reliable, cost-effective access to clean electricity. Speakers from City Bank, the EU Delegation to Bangladesh, ib vogt APAC, BPDB and H&M described CPPAs as a key tool for industrial decarbonization.

Participants throughout the day underscored the urgency of stronger collaboration among government agencies, development partners and the private sector to accelerate Bangladesh’s green transition.

Commitment to a Resilient Energy Future:

Through discussions on renewable energy, green finance, skills development, rooftop solar and CPPAs, the conference highlighted the importance of coordinated action to support Bangladesh’s path toward a sustainable energy future.

CEMS-Global and GIZ Bangladesh reaffirmed their commitment to fostering innovation, strengthening institutional capacity and supporting policy dialogues aimed at building a cleaner, more resilient and inclusive energy landscape.