Wednesday, January 21, 2026
16:00 - 18:00 CET
Oesterreichische Nationalbank, Kassensaal (Otto-Wagner-Platz 3, 1090 Vienna)
or online via Webex
Amid escalating climate risks and geopolitical tensions, European governments and financial institutions face a critical dilemma: How can we reconcile ambitious climate goals with pressing security needs? Many related issues spring to mind: Could sustainable finance extend to defense, or would that amount to “olive-green-washing”? How can we ensure energy security, value chains, and access to critical materials in an era of climate-driven instability? Does the climate crisis fuel conflict? How can we foster cooperative climate action in a divided world? And ultimately: Is climate policy peace policy?
We kindly invite you to join this panel discussion. Engage with leading experts as they unpack Europe’s climate and security strategies.
Introductory remarks
Martin Kocher
Oesterreichische Nationalbank | Governor
Speakers
Walter Feichtinger
Center for Strategic Analysis | President
Florian Krampe
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute | Programme Director
Silvia Merler (online)
Algebris Investments | Head of ESG and Policy Research
Guntram Wolff (online)
Université libre de Bruxelles | Professor
Moderation
Andreas Breitenfellner
Oesterreichische Nationalbank | Senior Principal
Date
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 16:00 - 18:00 CET
Venue
Oesterreichische Nationalbank, Kassensaal
Otto-Wagner-Platz 3, 1090 Vienna
or
Online via Webex