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 in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 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 HAMERKOP's 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 HAMERKOP's 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 HAMERKOP's project, market, and policy advisory work.

What we are looking for:

Required:

• BSc or Master's 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 candidate's 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 explaining what you could bring to the team and the organisation. Applications without a value proposition letter won't 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 all candidates to apply.