The Climate Champions Team provides support to the UN High Level Climate Champions to deliver on the mandate from Parties: to drive climate action and enhance ambition by non-state actors. Working with the Marrakech Partnership and other partners, we mobilise businesses, investors, cities, regions and civil society and act as a bridge between non-state actors and national governments to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement. At COP26, the two serving High Level Climate Champions launched a five year plan to deliver on the mandate from Parties. It sets out objectives and details of the tools employed to achieve them, across six key functions for the work of the Climate Champions Team for the period 2021 – 2025.

The global team is resourced to support the major campaigns Race to Zero, Race to Resilience, as well as sector-focused systems transformation using  the Climate Action Pathways,  2030 Breakthroughs and the Sharm El Sheikh Adaptation Agenda (SAA) launched at COP 27 by the COP Presidency in collaboration of the HLCs. 

We are now looking to fill a number of key roles in the team to maintain the momentum and further accelerate climate action leading up to COP29 and beyond.

The links below set out descriptions of the roles which are currently open. Please check back regularly for updates.

• Maritime Program Coordinator

  The Maritime Program coordinator will play a pivotal role in the Climate Champions’ Maritime Team. They will be supporting the Maritime Lead in coordinating engagement both internally and with external partners, and in the delivery of High-Level Champions objectives and strategies for COP29 and beyond.

  For more information on the role, click here

  To apply, click here

  Lloyd’s Register Foundation are an independent global charity that funds programmes and initiatives in support of a safe and sustainable blue economy, with a heritage in maritime and is focused today on driving a safer more sustainable ocean economy including through increased renewable energy and a drive towards climate action through decarbonizing ocean-based transport and building resilience of coastal communities.

  The Foundation funds the Climate Champions maritime programme. 

• EMDE Engagement Lead

  The Emerging Market and Developing Economy (EMDE) Engagement Lead will be part of the Climate Champions’ Policy and Engagement Department. It is a new post, focused on strengthening the collaboration between major emerging economies – India, Brazil, and Indonesia – to accelerate implementation of 2030 climate goals. There will be a particular focus on scaling up solutions and amplifying the leadership of Indian businesses, sub-national actors, and financiers.

  For more information on the role, click here

  To apply, click here.

  Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with virtual interviews taking place as soon as suitable candidates have been identified.

• Communications Manager

  The Communications Manager will work closely with the Strategic Communications (StratComms) team and partners to devise and deliver communications for the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions ahead of, during and directly following COP29.

  Key areas of focus will include developing clear, compelling messaging across core sustainability themes, as well as bringing these to life across communications products such as Press Releases, articles, speeches, report forewords, newsletters and digital marketing materials.

  The role demands effective coordination and collaboration skills, and will involve working with a wide variety of stakeholders including the Climate Champions Team (CCT), UNFCCC, the Marrakech Partnership, COP28 and COP29 Presidency, as well as other partners.

  For more information on the role, click here

  To apply, click here.

  Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with virtual interviews and a short written test taking place during the second half of April 2024.

• PRO BONO SECONDMENT: Industry Team Lead

  The Industry Team Lead holds overall responsibility for shaping and delivering the strategy of the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions to accelerate decarbonized, resilient, nature positive and just industrial transitions this decade. With a strong focus on driving implementation of the 2030 Breakthroughs and Sharm El Sheikh Adaptation Agenda, the successful candidate will be working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including the High Level Champions, the Marrakech Partnership, the COP presidencies and the UNFCCC Global Climate Action Team. This is a unique opportunity to play a lead role in addressing what is arguably the most pressing challenge in the world today.

  For more information on the role, click here

  To apply, click here.

  Note that CCT does not have funding for this position, so eligible candidates will need to have sponsorship from their employer

  Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Interviews will be held as soon as  suitable candidates have been identified.

• PRO BONO SECONDMENT: Aviation Sector Lead

  The Aviation Sector Lead will play a pivotal role in the High-Level Climate Champions’ Transport team. 

  Their responsibilities will include shaping and delivering the sector’s strategy including high impact outcomes for a resilient, 1.5C aligned sector at COP29.

  For more information on the role, click here.

  To apply, click here

  Note that CCT does not have funding for this position, so eligible candidates will need to have sponsorship from their employer

  Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Interviews will be held as soon as  suitable candidates have been identified.

• PRO BONO SECONDMENT: Clean Power Lead

  The Clean Power Lead will play a pivotal role in the High-Level Climate Champions’ Energy team. Their responsibilities will include shaping and delivering the sector’s strategy including high impact outcomes for a resilient, 1.5C aligned sector at COP29 and beyond, with a focus on supporting the delivery of the tripling renewable power generation and doubling the rate of improvements of energy efficiency by 2030.

  For more information on the role, click here.

  To apply, click here

  Note that CCT does not have funding for this position, so eligible candidates will need to have sponsorship from their employer

  Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Interviews will be held as soon as  suitable candidates have been identified.

• PRO BONO SECONDMENT: Green Hydrogen Lead

  The Green Hydrogen Lead will play a pivotal role in the High-Level Climate Champions’ Systems Transformation team. Their responsibilities will include working closely with the Energy Cluster lead to deliver the sector’s strategy including high impact outcomes for a resilient, 1.5C aligned sector at COP28 and beyond, and the implementation of the Joint-Agreement for Responsible Deployment of Renewables-Based Hydrogen.

  For more information on the role, click here.

  To apply, click here

  Note that CCT does not have funding for this position, so eligible candidates will need to have sponsorship from their employer

  Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Interviews will be held as soon as suitable candidates have been identified.

• PRO BONO SECONDMENT: Finance Nature Associate

  You will have the responsibility to support the team’s objectives and strategies on finance nature. The successful candidate will be ready to support  the implementation of this central workstream, collaborating with our team and partners across the sector, governments, private finance networks, and not-for-profit organisations.

  For more information on the role, click here

  To apply, click here

  Note that CCT does not have funding for this position, so eligible candidates will need to have sponsorship from their employer

  Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with virtual interviews taking place as soon as suitable candidates are identified.

• PRO BONO SECONDMENT: EMDE Finance Lead

  The EMDE Finance Lead will play a pivotal role in the Climate Champions’ Finance Team. Their responsibilities will focus on raising the profile of investable opportunities and climate solutions in developing countries. The purpose of this role is to positively influence finance to flow at the pace and scale needed for mitigation, adaptation and nature to developing countries.

  For more information on the role, click here.

  To apply, click here.

  Note that CCT does not have funding for this position, so eligible candidates will need to have sponsorship from their employer

  Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with virtual interviews taking place as soon as suitable candidates are identified.

• PRO BONO SECONDMENT: Adaptation & Resilience Finance Manager

  The Adaptation and Resilience Finance Manager will support the Adaptation and Resilience Finance Lead within the Climate Champions’ Finance Team. The purpose of this role is to support the adaptation and resilience finance lead, to strengthen the case for financing adaptation and resilience, elevate exceptional leadership and identify global trends in the public and private sector to increase and accelerate finance flows towards climate resilient communities, businesses and natural ecosystems.

  For more information on the role, click here.

  To apply, click here.

  Note that CCT does not have funding for this position, so eligible candidates will need to have sponsorship from their employer

  Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with virtual interviews taking place as soon as suitable candidates are identified.

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Build upon the incredible work to date: we will cross-fertilize and amplify the work of the many heroes who have already committed so much to addressing climate change.

Take into account different ideas and perspectives: we’re willing to be challenged and to challenge, we look for the best in people and the best, most sound and most credible ideas, wherever they come from.

Practice stubborn optimism: we recognize the scale of the problem, combined with an absolute determination to build our way out.

Seek progress not perfection: all of us can be criticized and many of those best able to advance this issue are currently the biggest causes of it. We can’t allow cynical greenwashing, but all who are serious about tackling climate change positively will be welcomed.

Be humble and generous: we keep our egos in check and work together for the good of the whole.