Climate Policy Intern

What is Sylvera anyway? ‍👩‍👨🌳

Sylvera is scaling carbon markets with software. We do this by applying advanced machine learning techniques to satellite data to quantify with unprecedented accuracy the amount of carbon stored in landscapes - and then we visualise that data to our customers.

We believe the transparency Sylvera provides will enable carbon markets to have a more positive impact on the world in a shorter space of time. This will be critical in keeping the planet under 2C of warming and provide huge wider benefits to nature and society.

Founded in 2020, Sylvera has now scaled to over 100+ employees across the world and has raised over $30m from leading VCs like Index Ventures and Insight Partners. We’ve also collaborated with leading institutions - University College London, UCLA and NASA JPL. 

We're on a super steep trajectory over the next couple of years - we want incredible people that are as passionate as we are about the mission and want to build an amazing organisation with us to achieve it.

What will I be doing? ‍‍👩‍💻👨‍💻

Having found early product-market fit in a nascent, rapidly growing space, we’re now scaling our Policy team at pace. We’re looking for a mission-driven, Jurisdictional REDD+ Intern on a 6-month FTC to help us plan and conduct research in climate policy and carbon markets, with a focus on jurisdictional REDD+.

Specific responsibilities will include:

Plan and coordinate research tasks Understand and follow the developments in the jurisdictional REDD+ space  Collect data from different sources, consolidate insights and identify key trends Analyse results and develop presentations and other visuals to support your findings Identify opportunities to scale our jurisdictional REDD+ offering

We’re looking for someone who: 🧠💚

Has a university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Science, Law or related fields. Preference for candidates specialised in Climate Policy, Carbon markets and/or Sustainability Has experience in conducting research and pays attention to details  Has strong written and verbal communication skills in English Is a quick learner and team player, with the ability to work autonomously Cares deeply about the climate and ecosystems of the earth Is a self-starter who thrives in constantly evolving environments, ideally with early-stage experience

We’d like someone highly ambitious, motivated and eager to propel their career forward. We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description

Location 🌍 

- UK (with access to a London based office)

Our Values 🙌

Own It 

We believe in giving people the autonomy to own their impact.

Stay Curious 

Our business is built on revealing truths and debunking misperceptions.

Do What’s Right - Even When It’s Hard

The right path isn’t always easy or obvious.

Collaborate With Kindness 

Great teams are built on open communication and respect.

What if you’re a partial fit? 🌱

- We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description. 

Equal employment opportunity 🌈

- Sylvera is an equal opportunity employer: we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.