Bangladesh partners with Germany to strengthen green energy transition
CEMS-Global, in partnership with GIZ Bangladesh, organised 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 towards 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 known as the 27th Power Series of Exhibitions, the country's largest platform for showcasing power generation, renewable energy and next-generation lighting solutions.
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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
Discussions repeatedly underscored Germany's role in Bangladesh's sustainable energy efforts. Under German development cooperation, GIZ Bangladesh is supporting renewable energy expansion, improved grid integration and enhanced energy efficiency across key sectors. The partnership also involves advancing e-mobility solutions for cleaner urban transport, as well as developing green-economy skills through strengthened technical and vocational education.
This collaboration reflects a shared vision of leveraging innovation, capacity building and policy dialogue to accelerate Bangladesh's transition towards a sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient energy future. The joint effort aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels while empowering local talent to lead the clean-energy transformation.
Thematic sessions
Four thematic sessions brought together policymakers, development partners and private-sector representatives to discuss emerging priorities in Bangladesh's green transition.
The first session, "Green Cooling, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: Accelerating Bangladesh's Low-Carbon Future", held from 9:30am to 11am, highlighted the need for integrated action to curb emissions. Speakers discussed 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 1pm, 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 programmes.
The afternoon session, "Accelerating the Energy Transition: Private Sector Participation in Bangladesh's Rooftop Solar Programme", held from 2pm to 3:20pm, explored how innovative business models and increased private investment could help scale rooftop solar adoption nationwide.
The concluding session, "Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs): The Next Frontier for Green Industry", held from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, examined 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 decarbonisation.
Participants throughout the day emphasised 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 in supporting Bangladesh's sustainable energy future.
CEMS-Global and GIZ Bangladesh reaffirmed their commitment to fostering innovation, strengthening institutional capacity and supporting policy dialogue to build a cleaner, more resilient and inclusive energy landscape.
