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19 Dec 2023 New report highlights how Liverpool City Region can boost economy and reach Net Zero by driving climate technology
A new report has outlined how the Liverpool City Region can boost its economy by becoming a climate tech cluster; building on existing strengths to boost innovation and reach its target to be net zero by 2040.
The report identifies the region’s unique assets that underpin its potential as a future Climate Tech cluster, including its strong industrial base, track record of building innovation clusters, and talent pipeline. I(t highlights 4 priority sectors; the electrification of transport, and the marine and maritime sector, including:- the Mersey Tidal Power project, and sustainable chemicals and manufacturing innovation; which should be leveraged as key opportunities to foster local Climate Tech innovation, attract investment, and boost economic growth. The report was commissioned by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and produced by Sustainable Ventures (SV), who have a track record of bringing together academic partners with the private sector and investment community. The report recommends a series of nine interventions across the key sectors to drive the development of a climate tech cluster, including a series of:- hackathons, round table events, and innovation challenges designed to stimulate collaboration amongst innovators. Liverpool City Region Portfolio Holder for Net Zero and Air Quality, Cllr David Baines, said:- "The climate emergency remains one of the biggest challenges facing our region and our planet. Climate tech innovations can help accelerate the transition to a green economy, helping to stimulate both business growth support and decarbonisation for LCR businesses. The recommendations in the Climate Tech Ecosystem Mapping report from Sustainable Ventures outline clear interventions to stimulate climate tech innovation in the City Region. This will ensure that LCR is at the forefront of the transition, helping to grow our economy and reach our target of net zero carbon by 2040." Katherine Fairclough, Chief Executive of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, said:- "This report has come from a significant strategic commitment by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to reach Net Zero emissions by 2040. Development of a locally grown Climate Tech cluster presents the opportunity for the Liverpool City Region to become a pioneer in clean technology and at the forefront of the Green Industrial Revolution. Maximising the innovation potential of our strong Net Zero assets will also have a number of wider benefits, for example, boosting GVA, creating sustainable employment, attracting investment, and supporting our target of investing 5% of GVA in R&D, nearly double the UK Government target. The Climate Tech Ecosystem Mapping report from Sustainable Ventures is an important first step in driving Climate Tech development and innovation forward. Implementing the recommendations from the report will bring advantages to the City Region’s wider business base, including bringing new products and technologies to market that will help businesses decarbonise." Amongst the report’s findings are the following conclusions:-
SV has previously undertaken significant partnership work with Local Authorities to stimulate Climate Tech activity; including with Lambeth Council, the Mayor of London, and the West Midlands Combined Authority.
The full report is available on:- LiverpoolCityRegion-CA.Gov.UK.
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