Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Sustainable Finance: Shaping the Future Together April 3, 2025 – Zürich, Switzerland | Hosted by Pictet Group | Convened by Climate Bridges
At Climate Bridges, we believe that finance is not just about numbers—it’s about people, planet, and prosperity. The finance sector holds one of the most powerful levers of change in shaping our collective future. However, in Switzerland, a country renowned for its robust financial institutions, there remains a critical gap: limited regulation to incentivize and align investments with the Paris Agreement’s climate goals and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Worse still, there has been a lack of truly inclusive public debate around sustainable finance, leaving key voices—especially from civil society and marginalized groups—on the sidelines. Climate change is not a distant issue; it is here and now. The question is: how can finance become part of the solution?
Why This Dialogue Matters
The Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Sustainable Finance, taking place on April 3, 2025, in Zürich, is part of a broader initiative linking Geneva and Zürich. It represents more than just a conference; it’s a call to action. This event will bring together representatives from the private sector, public sector, and civil society to engage in a constructive, solutions-driven dialogue.
Our goal? To create a high-trust space where diverse voices can co-create pathways for aligning financial systems with sustainability, climate resilience, and social equity. Inclusion and diversity aren’t just buzzwords—they are essential pillars for systemic change.
The Opportunity for Switzerland
As the host of global financial giants, Switzerland has the potential to set a precedent. By leading on sustainable finance, Swiss institutions can trigger a domino effect, influencing not just local practices but global financial flows.
Crucially, this dialogue comes at a pivotal time. New legislative frameworks related to sustainable finance are on the horizon, with proposals expected for public debate and voting in 2025 and beyond. This event offers a rare opportunity to build bridges—between sectors, stakeholders, and ideas—before these policies are shaped.
Speakers Panel: Shaping a Common Vision for the Future
Moderator - Elise Buckle, CEO of Climate Bridges, Founder of SHE Builds Bridges, Co-Chair of the International Gender Champions Climate Impact Group
Sasha Cisar, Head of SDG Research and Active Ownership, Radicant Bank
Nicole Bardet, Member of the General Directorate, Banque Alternative Suisse
Juliana Barbosa, ESG Stewardship Strategic Partner, Investment Sector
Sabine Döbeli - Swiss Sustainable Finance
Pictet Host - Speaker (tbc)
Lucy Thomas, Head of Sustainable Investing at UBS
Stephan Kellenberger, Sustainable Finance Lead Policy and Regulation, WWF Switzerland
Aurélie Pollack, Swiss Youth for Climate representative (tbc)
Bringing Gender Equity to the Forefront
At Climate Bridges, we emphasize the importance of gender-responsive climate action. Women, particularly in finance and sustainability leadership roles, bring unique perspectives that are often overlooked in traditional economic models. The inclusion of voices like Leïla Reau from SHE Builds Bridges Switzerland Network highlights our commitment to gender equity as a critical driver of climate resilience and sustainable development.
This dialogue isn’t just about finance—it’s about redefining leadership and ensuring that sustainability strategies are inclusive, diverse, and reflective of all communities.