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This paper explores climate as an Area of Interest and highlights the key structural trends shaping the investment landscape. We examine the major tailwinds accelerating the transition, the sub-sectors poised for growth, and the pivotal role of corporate decarbonisation. As we will outline, the climate opportunity is not just about meeting sustainability targets – it is about capturing one of the most significant investment themes of the 21st century.

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