could expect as the climate system
is disrupted. Far more action is needed.
"All political parties should work
together to put in place mechanisms
that can respond to climate change and
start to decarbonise the UK economy.
Early action will build confidence
for investors, drive innovation and
ensure the UK economy is resilient
and competitive," added Lakin.
Exclusive: There is a strong need for
investment in the "enabling clean
technologies" if we are to achieve a
low carbon economy, says Generation
Investment Management partner
Colin Le Duc.
According to Le Duc, many clean
tech venture capitalists have moved
away from funding what he refers to
as "the technology valley of death of
cleantech".
Le Duc says that currently businesses
and governments are filling this
investment gap. "A lot of people
that have stepped into that space are
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