InTent Internship Programme 2025 (#IIP): Paid Internship for Master’s or PhD Students in Environmental Science, Bioengineering, Sustainability, Carbon Finance, Agricultural Sciences, Business, Forestry, or Economics (3-months) at Green-up Gambia

 Key Facts 

📍 Location: Remote (with optional field exposure in The Gambia) 
🗓 Duration: June – September 2025 
💼 Format: Remote 
🌍 Sector: Climate Innovation / Carbon Markets / Bioeconomy 
💸 Salary: Paid internship 

About the Company – Green-Up Gambia 

Green-Up Gambia, through its clean-energy initiative Green Solutions, is pioneering sustainable innovation in West Africa. The organization transforms agricultural waste into biochar and briquettes—reducing deforestation, improving public health, and promoting a circular economy. With growing recognition across climate and development networks, the organization is now preparing to scale its model into carbon markets and explore high-value applications, such as medical-grade biochar. 

About the Position 

As a Biochar Innovation & Carbon Removal Strategy Intern, you will contribute to the scale-up of Green-Up Gambia’s biochar production by supporting business development, carbon sequestration strategy, and funding proposals. Your role will directly inform Green Solutions’ positioning in carbon markets and sustainability frameworks, while helping map out its future as a leading nature-based solution provider. 

Your Role & Responsibilities 

• Conduct research on carbon removal certifications and medical biochar standards 

• Analyze biochar’s carbon sequestration potential based on international benchmarks 

• Develop a scalability roadmap for biochar production in The Gambia 

• Identify key stakeholders, partners, and regulatory entities 

• Contribute to funding proposals, reports, and strategic concept notes 

• Recommend ways to enhance production quality and sustainability practices 

• Deliver a final presentation and report with strategic recommendations 

About You 

• You are currently enrolled in or have recently completed a Master’s or PhD in Environmental Science, Bioengineering, Sustainability, Carbon Finance, Agricultural Sciences, Business Administration, Forestry, or Economics 

• You have strong research and analytical skills, particularly in carbon markets and biochar applications 

• Familiarity with sustainability standards, climate policy, or regenerative agriculture is highly valued 

• You are self-driven, solution-oriented, and able to work independently 

• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 

• Experience with climate innovation, impact assessment, or grassroots projects is a plus 

Your Benefits 

• Gain hands-on experience in scaling a nature-based climate solution 

• Learn how carbon credits and sustainability standards intersect with entrepreneurship 

• Contribute to a high-impact initiative recognized across climate and development communities 

• Attend climate forums, collaborate with partners, and shape future proposals 

• Build expertise in carbon strategy, policy, and bioeconomy innovation 

• Mentorship and guidance from a passionate team of sustainability practitioners 

• Participation in the InTent Internship Kick-Off (mid-July) and the Geneva Summit (end of September) 

• Join a global community of like-minded students who are passionate about making a real difference—challenging the status quo to create a more sustainable future for our planet and society 

About IIP – Ready to Make Waves in Sustainability? 

Apply now to be part of the InTent Internship Programme 2025—a fully funded global initiative that connects students with purpose-driven organizations like Green-Up Gambia. 

By joining, you’ll become part of a global community of changemakers, all working to build a more fair, resilient, and nature-positive world. This is more than just an internship—it's your chance to help shift the status quo and create real impact. 

🌍 #TakeAction and advance nature-based carbon innovation with Green-Up Gambia. 

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