Keeling Curve Prize Analyst

Freelancingforgood; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A global climate consultancy is seeking a remote part-time Keeling Curve Prize Analyst for the January to April 2026 period. The role involves evaluating climate solutions and providing insightful feedback on applications. Ideal candidates have expertise in greenhouse gas emissions mitigation and experience with online review processes. This consultancy offers a stipend of $3,500 USD and a meaningful opportunity to engage in the sustainability space.

Qualifications

• Expertise in greenhouse gas emissions mitigation.
• Prioritizes applicants with experience in carbon sinks, energy, and transport.
• Experience reviewing applications for awards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applications to the prize asynchronously.
• Discuss application format and judging criteria.
• Submit written reviews and documentation on finalists.

Skills

Interest in greenhouse gas emissions mitigation

Experience with reviewing applications

Experience with online platforms

Ability to discuss greenhouse gas emissions solutions

Job description

Climate Curve is looking for a Keeling Curve Prize Analyst.

Overview:

• Part-time, freelance contract: January to April, 2026
• Language: English
• Location: Anywhere (Remote)
• Salary: $3,500 stipend
• Applications closing: 22nd December

Job Description

We have an opening for virtual, part-time Analysts on the Keeling Curve Prize 2026 Analysis team. Climate Curve’s Keeling Curve Prize (KCP) has been awarded since 2018.

The prize is globally recognised as one of the most prestigious and scientifically rigorous climate awards and has catalysed exponential growth for climate startups, nonprofits, and high-impact companies around the world.

The prize was designed to elevate solutions that reduce, remove, and replace greenhouse gas emissions across a wide range of approaches and geographies — with the singular goal of decarbonising the planet.

Each year, it awards $50,000 USD to the ten best emissions mitigation and sequestration solutions that accelerate climate action.

Responsibilities

As a part of its review process, Climate Curve seeks to add analysts to its KCP review team that works on a part-time consultancy basis from January through April 2026 to:

• Evaluate applications to the prize asynchronously on their own schedule, using Climate Curve’s platform
• Discuss the application format and judging criteria, and suggest improvements
• Discuss applications among the analyst team in several synchronous meetings throughout the contract period to develop a slate of finalists
• Submit written reviews and documentation on finalists, with background research as needed
• Consult as needed on questions that Climate Curve staff or affiliates may have on finalists during the contract period

Other information

This position is open to analysts based around the world, provided they can access a stable internet connection for analyst team meetings over the course of the contract period. It is perfect for folks who would like to have a meaningful part-time, short-term consultancy “side gig” reviewing dozens of innovations across the climate space. The stipend for 2026 is $3,500 USD.

Beyond earnings, this consultancy offers an excellent opportunity for those pursuing a career in sustainability and climate science. Our advisory council and panel of judges are comprised of prominent climate change emissions scientists and experts. Being a part of the review process exposes analysts to new and exciting climate change solutions from around the world. Our senior analysts come back year after year to perform the review because of this exposure to leading solutions and minds in the climate change action space.

Role Requirements

Qualifications for this role include:

• Interest and expertise in greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, including but not limited to Carbon Sinks, Energy, Finance, Transport, and Social/Cultural Pathways.
• Prioritising applicants with experience in carbon sinks, energy, transport and mobility, as well as applicants with experience in the Americas, Africa, and Europe
• Experience with reviewing applications
• Experience with online platforms, tools, and web messaging functions
• Interest and ability to evaluate and discuss greenhouse gas emissions solutions across a broad set of sectors and solution spaces

How to apply?

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and 3 reference names with contact details to [e-mail].

Please note, The Keeling Curve Prize is obligated to follow U.S.laws and regulations in accordance with sanctions enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and cannot enter into a contractual arrangement with any individuals in sanctioned countries cannot be considered.