Global Carbon Reward — Working Group

Overview:

The Global Carbon Reward (GCR) is a non-profit project advancing a breakthrough international climate policy with the scope to deliver the goals of the Paris Agreement. The Carbon Reward Policy works by rewarding verified climate mitigation with a new financial instrument — the XCR — rather than penalising emitters. It is designed to close the multi-trillion-dollar climate finance gap and mobilise private and public capital at the speed and scale the climate crisis demands.

We are now in the Foundation Stage of a four-year Carbon Reward Assessment and Engagement Program. The immediate priority is to establish an interdisciplinary Working Group to undertake a preliminary feasibility assessment and produce a scoping report for the program’s subsequent stages.

If you are passionate about solving the climate crisis and are in a position to contribute your time and expertise on a voluntary basis, we warmly invite you to apply to join our policy working group. You may join as an individual, or as a representative of your organisation, institution, corporation, or government.

About the Working Group:

The Working Group will operate during the Foundation Stage (approximately 12 months) and will shape the design of the Carbon Reward Assessment and Engagement Program. Its core tasks are to:

● Conduct a preliminary feasibility assessment of the Carbon Reward policy
● Propose a fundraising strategy for the program
● Produce a scoping report for Stages 1, 2 and 3, including recommended consultation methodologies and an advocacy strategy for attracting pilot countries
● Identify key stakeholders — including polluting industries, CDR providers, governments, and financial institutions — whose perspectives should be sought in Stage 2

Working Group members are expected to contribute on a part-time voluntary basis, with time commitments agreed individually. All members will be covered by a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Terms of Reference (TOR) that make clear there are no legal or commercial obligations.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking individuals and organisations with expertise in one or more of the following fields:

• International finance
• Economics
• Climate science
• Climate policy
• Carbon markets
• Business development
• Diplomacy
• Stakeholder engagement
• Fundraising & philanthropy
• Communications & advocacy

Essential:

• Strong commitment to climate change mitigation
• Ability to contribute time voluntarily during the Foundation Stage
• Working proficiency in English
• Ability to attend periodic working group meetings
• Willingness to help with fundraising and building new partnerships

Requirements:

• Strong interest in climate change mitigation
• Ability to volunteer for 1 to 2 days per week (flexible hours)
• Excellent communication and people skills, and attention to detail
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Advantageous:

• Experience in international climate policy, carbon markets, or climate finance
• Networks in academia, government, financial institutions, or civil society
• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or stakeholder consultation design
• Institutional affiliation that could support project credibility and reach
• Multilingual capacity relevant to key policy regions
  

Commercial Relationship: 

Working Group membership is voluntary and unpaid. An MOU and TOR will confirm that there are no legal or commercial obligations on either party. Institutional co-sponsorship arrangements will be explored separately with eligible organisations during the next stage of the project (Stage 1).

How to Apply:

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