Germany is stepping up its support for Bangladesh's clean energy transition, with GIZ Bangladesh driving initiatives in renewable energy, grid integration, energy efficiency, e-mobility and green skills development, speakers said at a programme today.

They made the remarks at a conference, titled "Innovations and Partnerships for Sustainable Energy Transition", held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka.

Organised by CEMS-Global in partnership with GIZ Bangladesh, the 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, according to a press release.

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 recognised 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 longstanding cooperation with Bangladesh took centre stage at the event, where speakers highlighted the country's sustained support for clean energy and climate resilience.

Under German development cooperation, GIZ Bangladesh is assisting in 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 green skills 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 shift toward a sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient energy future. The partnership aims not only to reduce reliance on fossil fuels but also to empower a local workforce capable of leading the clean-energy transformation.

As part of the programme, four thematic sessions spotlighted key priorities in the green transition and convened policymakers, development partners and private-sector representatives to discuss emerging national priorities in sustainable energy development.

The first session, "Green Cooling, Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency: Accelerating Bangladesh's Low-Carbon Future", emphasised 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", 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.