London Internship Programme 2026 Carbon Markets & Nature-based Solutions

Our internship programme has led to the offer of permanent full-time positions to our interns inand 2025. We are delighted to continue this in 2026 and start the search for our next interns.

As an intern you will work with and support HAMERKOPs consultants on research and analysis related to pre-feasibility feasibility impact certification and monitoring of climate change mitigation projects eligible for carbon financing mechanisms as well as more policy-oriented and institutional research. Most projects are taking place in the context of natural ecosystems (e.g. forest conservation reforestation mangroves) energy access (e.g. cooking) and other sectors and support international development in Sub-Saharan Africa Southeast Asia and increasingly in South America.

The majority of HAMERKOPs clients and partners are private project developers and financial sponsors international NGOs start-ups carbon trading desks and international development agencies.

You will be expected to support a range of tasks that can include:

• Assist with research and analysis on developments in voluntary and compliance carbon markets including regulatory and governance changes (e.g. IC-VCM Article 6 COP) the evolution of carbon certification standards and labels (e.g. ABACUS CORSIA Corresponding Adjustments SDGs) market dynamics and intermediaries and emerging tools such as digital MRV. Synthesise findings into clear insights that inform project design and client recommendations.

• Draft high-quality project and policy documents under the guidance of Consultants and Project Managers including sections of Project Design Documents (PDDs) feasibility and impact certification reports and carbon market policy or strategy pieces. Prepare supporting materials including slide decks and briefing notes taking ownership of research-heavy sections and iterating on them based on feedback.

• Support technical consulting work and internal knowledge building including emission reduction calculations monitoring and data analysis assessments of carbon finance eligibility and risks and analysis of developing legislation in target geographies. Contribute to internal research assets tools and educational materials that strengthen HAMERKOPs project market and policy advisory work.

What we are looking for:

Required:

• BSc or Masters degree in a technical or quantitative field related to climate change and environmental sciences (e.g. conservation forestry agriculture marine ecology energy geospatial analysis)

• Attention to detail strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to produce well-presented error-free results and reports

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Willing to support a small but growing and purpose-driven consulting firm

• Spoken and written fluency in English

• Curious and keen to learn
  

Desired:

• Knowledge of climate change forestry and agriculture issues in the context of developing countries gained through a previous exposure or experience in a related subject

• Spoken and written fluency in French is a plus as are other languages

• Prior exposure to greenhouse gas emission accounting notably in the natural environment as part of a research project or a prior internship

• Previous exposure or experience supporting or working with a consulting firm

• Knowledge of finance would be beneficial but not absolutely necessary

• Advanced knowledge of Word PowerPoint and Excel

Location

Our office is in London. Remote working is in operation at HAMERKOP but interns will be expected to spend 4 days a week at the office with the team.

Terms of the Internship:

• This position is for a 4-month full-time internship although we may consider a different period of time for university courses requiring a specific internship period

• We are currently looking for 2 interns to start in Q2 and Q3 in 2026

• The start date of the internship is flexible and could be between April and September 2026 depending on the candidates preference

• The candidate must be based in the UK and/or have the right to intern/work in the UK

• The candidate must be on its final study year and willing to stay in London as this programme is meant for students looking for a permanent position after their internship

• London Living Wage will be paid to the successful candidates

Application Process

• Please send a single PDF document containing your CV (max 2 pages) and a 1-page value proposition letter (not a cover letter) explaining what you could bring to the team and the organisation. Applications without a valueproposition letter WONT be considered.

• The deadline for applying is 31 March 2026 but this may be extended without notice if required. We may consider applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

• We strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible as it is a competitive programme.

• You should expect the recruitment process to consist of 3 rounds: (i) after reviewing all applications we will conduct a first round interview; (ii) those shortlisted after the first round will be requested to undergo a quick technical assessment; and (iii) the remaining candidates will undergo a second round interview.

HAMERKOP is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages allcandidates to apply.