SSF Present at Other Events in 2026

Banking on Climate Action: The role of Banks in the Climate Crisis

Sabine Döbeli, CEO at SSF, was invited to the launch symposium of climateB at the University of St. Gallen, “Banking on Climate Action: The Role of Banks in the Climate Crisis” as a speaker. Researchers and practitioners discussed how banks can contribute to climate action and how non-state actors influence financing decisions.

The programme featured an input presentation by Zacharias Sautner, followed by a panel discussion with Per Espen Stoknes and Regula Hess, moderated by Elsa Massoc. The discussion highlighted both the growing importance and the current limitations of sustainable finance, emphasizing its role in improving risk assessment, capital allocation, and supporting the transition.The event fostered an engaged exchange on advancing sustainable financial systems.

Nachhaltig anlegen – guter Wille oder echte Wirkung? (German Podcast)

In the latest episode of the PostFinance podcast “Popcorn and Finances”, Sabine Döbeli (SSF) discusses with Ivo Mugglin (PostFinance) why sustainable investing is a continuous process rather than a fixed goal. She shares insights on ESG criteria, impact, and transparency, and explains how investors can align their values with responsible and well-diversified investment strategies.

Dialogue on Sustainable Finance at the Swiss Embassy in London

Sabine Döbeli, CEO at SSF, was invited to the Swiss embassy in London to participate in a panel discussion. The event was opened by Ambassador Dominique Paravicini who highlighted the importance of the bilateral agreement between Switzerland and the UK from 2025 ("the Berne Financial Services Agreement") ensuring mutual access to the financial markets. Afterwards a fire side chat between Nigel Topping, Chair of the Climate Change Committee of the UK, and Sabine Döbeli was on the agenda. The highlight of the event was a high-level panel discussion featuring Maria Teresa Zappia (SSF Board Member), Christian Kleboth (EBRD), and Lapo Guadagnuolo (S&P Global Ratings). Liliana de Sá Kirchknopf (EBRD) dedicated the closing remarks to the importance of private sector investors in impact investing. 

SDC Partner Day 2026: The Future of Aid - Creating systemic impact beyond tradition funding

At this annual partner day, SDC discussed with their global partner organisations about how to shape effective aid in times of receding budgets. After opening notes by Arno Wicki (Vice-Director, SDC) and Patrick Egli (Head of Section Employment and Education, SDC) and a keynote by Tim Radjy (Founder and Managing Partner, Alphamundi) a panel of experts debated on prerequisites to strengthen collaboration between state actors, NGOs and the private sector for positive impact. Sabine Döbeli, CEO Swiss Sustainable Finance, discussed alongside Tim Radjy, Ursula Renold (Prof. of Education Systems, ETHZ) and Christian Frutiger (Vice-Director, SDC). In her closing keynote, Patricia Danzi (Director General, SDC) stressed the importance to keep up support for least developed countries and vulnerable groups while strengthening partnerships to foster economic development in developing countries.