Kicking off the panel on "Managing the socioeconomic implications of exit coal strategies." Follow the conversation at #betd2019 for more information on the different exit coal strategies being employed. @greensofa_betd @GiraffeBio

Today's recurring theme: The energy transition is interlinked with political systems and geopolitics #betd2019 @greensofa_betd @GiraffeBio

The real mission impossible is talking about challenges without corresponding solutions. Great conversations happening on this #betd2019 panel. @greensofa_betd @GiraffeBio

The "Mission impossible! - Challenges and solutions for the energy transition" panel is on. I hope you're following the conversation at #betd2019 @greensofa_betd @GiraffeBio

We're closing the panel with these words "the energy transition will be mostly female." Simonetta Sommaruga, Minster of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications, Switzerland #Betd2019 @greensofa_betd @GiraffeBio

Despite this, Africa is taking the lead in proving sustainable energy access to its population. There is great news coming from the continent. #Betd2019 @greensofa_betd @GiraffeBio

'Cooking is killing African women and children.' Strong words from Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure & Energy, AU Commission at #Betd2019 @greensofa_betd @GiraffeBio

Stay tuned to the panel on "Geopolitics in the age of renewable energy" at #Betd2019 @greensofa_betd @GiraffeBio

"3 things we need to do: Take climate change personally, make our voice heard, & imagine the world we are hurrying towards." Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, inspiring us at #Betd2019 @GiraffeBio

"If we fail to act, we are essentially condemning future generations to eternal poverty." #betd2019 @Amivee @GiraffeBio

The motto for this year's Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue is "Energiewende - New Horizons." Follow the engaging conversations on #betd2019. The opening ceremony is just a few minutes away. @greensofa_betd @GiraffeBio