Dhaka: Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli today emphasized the significance of promoting innovative financing in emerging economies as a key priority for Switzerland. He highlighted the importance of blended and sustainable finance to foster inclusive economic growth and climate resilience. The ambassador made these remarks at the Sustainable Finance Summit 2026, held in Dhaka, which gathered over 200 stakeholders from various sectors, including development, finance, policy, and the private sector, to explore opportunities and challenges within Bangladesh’s sustainable finance landscape.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Ambassador Renggli stated that Switzerland is a global leader in supporting impact enterprises, catalytic funds, and entrepreneurship programs that merge public purpose with market discipline. He underscored that platforms like the summit are critical in strengthening partnerships, exchanging ideas, and transforming ambition into action. These efforts, he noted, contribute to creating a favorable investment climate characterized by legal security, regulatory predictability, and a level playing field.
The ambassador emphasized that sustainable finance has evolved from being a niche agenda to becoming an essential pillar for building an inclusive, resilient, and future-ready economic foundation. He commended Bangladesh’s advancements in climate resilience and financial inclusion, expressing optimism that the summit would unlock new investment opportunities and strategic partnerships.
Stakeholders at the summit highlighted the necessity of blended and sustainable financing in supporting economic growth, addressing climate-related risks, and expanding social welfare initiatives. Recent data revealed that sustainable financing in Bangladesh reached Taka 83.75 billion during the October-December quarter of 2025, representing 35.87 percent of the total disbursed loans.
The summit was organized by LightCastle Partners, with support from the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh, the United Nations Capital Development Fund, Truvalu Bangladesh, and Startup Bangladesh Limited.