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Live Climate Internship Opportunities
*Please note that we do our best to find viable internship opportunities, but we have no connections with the companies or organisations involved. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that all of these opportunities are legitimate, nor do we necessarily endorse their missions and practices.
Open Internships (July – September 2024)
Name of Internship: Communications in the International Power-to-X Hub on climate protection with green hydrogen and PtX
Company/Organisation of Internship: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Remuneration: €2.134,52
Language of internship: English, German
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: 10/10/2024
Duration: 2 months
Link: https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1724264442254
Deadline: 08/27/2024
Specifications: For further information, please contact Mrs. Maren Schöttler (maren.schoettler@giz.de)
Name of Internship: Innovation – Scaling
Company/Organisation of Internship: Fashion for Good
Location: Amsterdam
Remuneration: “paid”
Language of internship: n/a
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: mid september 2024
Duration: 6 months
Link: https://fashion-for-good.homerun.co/innovation-intern-scaling/en
Deadline: n/a
Specifications: –
Name of Internship: Spring 2025 Policy & Legislation Internship
Company/Organisation of Internship: Earthjustice
Location: United States
Remuneration: $18.67/hour
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: spring 2025
Duration: spring 2025
Link: https://jobs.jobvite.com/earthjustice/job/olYoufwV?nl=1&nl=1
Deadline: 5:00pm PT on September 11, 2024
Specifications: Part-time
Name of Internship: Intern, Climate & Environment
Company/organisation: United Nations Foundation
Location: Remote (Washington DC, USA)
Remuneration: hourly compensation rate of $17.50 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from (within 8 months of graduation) an associate degree or bachelor’s degree program; and $20 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in a graduate program
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: 16th September 2024
Duration: 11 weeks
Link: Intern, Climate & Environment – United Nations Foundation – Career Page (applytojob.com)
Deadline: n/a
Specifications: Must be authorised to work in USA. Open to both undergraduates and graduates within 8 months of graduation.
Name of internship: Digital Streaming Engagement Intern
Company/organisation: WWF US
Location: Washington, DC based or US Remote – WWF employs interns in all states with the exception of: Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Wyoming
Remuneration: $20.50 per hour part-time at 21 hours per week
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start date: Autumn 2024
Duration: n/a
Link: IN-25002 Digital Streaming Engagement Intern in Washington, Washington, DC | Careers at WWF US (icims.com)
Deadline: n/a
Specification: Pursuing either an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Graduate Degree program in communications, marketing, digital media, or a related field . Those studying outside these areas are still encouraged to apply
Name of internship: Policy and Government Affairs Intern
Company/organisation: WWF US
Location: Washington DC
Remuneration: n/a
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start date: September 2024
Duration: n/a
Link: IN-25000 Policy and Government Affairs Fall 2024 Intern in Washington, Washington, DC | Careers at WWF US (icims.com)
Deadline: n/a
Specifications: Undergraduate student; Must be an actively enrolled student and not received a degree at time of internship start date (September 2024).
Name of Internship: Earth Fellow
Company/organisation: University of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Remuneration: £39,347.00 – £46,974.000 Per Annum, Pro rata
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: September
Duration: 9 months part time (9 hours per week)
Link: Earth Fellow: Learning for Sustainable Future: Live at COP29 – UoE Student jobs Careers (oraclecloud.com)
Deadline: 27/08/24
Specifications: Current University of Edinburgh PhD student in the academic year ‘24/’25
Name of Internship: EO Policy internship: cascading climate risk
Company/organisation: The Climate Change Committee
Location: London
Remuneration: £30,250 – £33,419
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: November, but some flexibility in start date
Duration: 3 months
Link: EO Policy internship: Cascading climate risk – Climate Change Committee (Ref: 5950) – Civil Service Jobs – GOV.UK
Deadline: 11.59pm 22nd September 2024
Specifications: –
May – June 2024 Climate Policy Internships Round-Up
Name of Internship: Intern – Policy & Communications
Company/Organisation of Internship: Platform on Disaster Displacement (PDD)
Location: Geneva (Switzerland)
Remuneration: Interns may be eligible for a monthly stipend from UNOPS provided that they do not receive funds from other institutions – not specified
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Not specified
Duration: 3 months
Link: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=28344#1
Deadline: 7th July
Specifications: Candidates should be enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. (or the equivalent) in law, humanitarian affairs, international relations, or another related field, ideally with a specialization in international human rights law and/or the protection of displaced persons or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application date of the internship.
Name of Internship: Internship, External Affairs
Company/Organisation of Internship: The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA)
Location: Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Remuneration: 500€/month + Public transport travel card for commuting provided by GCA
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Negotiable
Duration: 6 months
Link: https://gca.org/about-us/join-us/#job-1747147
Deadline: 30th June
Specifications: Applicants must have the required work permit to work in the EU
Name of Internship: Internship Country Management Spain (m/f/d) @KoRo
Company/Organisation of Internship: Koro
Location: Berlin (Germany)
Remuneration: During Bachelors 520,00 € (gross) / During Masters or with completed training 800,00 € (gross) + costs of monthly BVG (public transport Berlin) ticket
Language of internship: Spanish and English – Portuguese language skills are an advantage!
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Starting in mid-August or in September
Duration: Not specified
Link: https://join.com/companies/korodrogerie/11688389-internship-country-management-spain-m-f-d
Deadline: Not specified
Specifications: Not specified
Name of Internship: European Environmental Bureau: Policy Assistant/ Intern for Sustainable Food Systems
Company/Organisation of Internship: The European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
Location: Brussels (Belgium)
Remuneration: 1150€ net/month coupled with various benefits: transport costs reimbursement, luncheon vouchers, working from home indemnity
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: 6 to 12-month
Link: https://eeb.org/policy-assistant-for-sustainable-food-systems/
Deadline: 4th July
Specifications: Not specified
Name of Internship: Intern, Water Systems Strengthening
Company/Organisation of Internship: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Location: Geneva (Switzerland)
Remuneration: Paid – not specified
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Not specified
Duration: 4 months
Link: https://www.ifrc.org/jobs/details.html?jobId=137486&jobTitle=Intern%2C%20Water%20Systems%20Strengthening
Deadline: 12th June
Specifications: Be currently-enrolled in a university or equivalent level, or have graduated recently (normally within 1 year from the date of hiring) in an area that is compatible with the IFRC activities.
Name of Internship: Intern, Diplomatic Task Force (DTF)
Company/Organisation of Internship: Health Diplomacy Alliance
Location: Geneva (Switzerland) – Remote/Hybrid
Remuneration: Interns will receive a monthly stipend. Not specified
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: 1st July 2024
Duration: 1st July – 30th September 2024
Link: https://hdalliance.org/jobs/intern-diplomatic-task-force/
Deadline: 15th June
Specifications: Interns will be responsible for obtaining any necessary visas/ work permits. If selected for an internship, candidates will need to provide copies of proof of enrollment in a course of studies or degrees.
Name of Internship: Internship
Company/Organisation of Internship: WMO
Location: Geneva (Switzerland)
Remuneration: CHF 1500/month
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: TBD
Duration: 12 months
Link: https://erecruit.wmo.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?jobinfo_uid_c=39215&vaclng=en
Deadline: 20th JuneSpecifications: Not specified
Name of Internship: Fall 2024 Legal Internship (DC)
Company/Organisation of Internship: Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
Location: Washington, DC (USA), Geneva (not clear if Geneva is an option for this internship)
Remuneration: $2,600 per month for a full-time internship in Washington, DC
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Fall 2024
Duration: At least 10 week
Link: https://cielorg.bamboohr.com/careers/93
Deadline: Positions will be filled on a rolling basis, with an expectation that the process will be completed no later than July, 2024
Specifications: Applicants should be enrolled in a course of study leading to a postgraduate law degree (JD, LLM) or similar professional qualification
Name of Internship: Intern Sustainability Programs
Company/Organisation of Internship: IATA
Location: Geneva (Switzerland)
Remuneration: 3,640 CHF/month
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Not specified
Duration: 6 months
Link: https://iata.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2327?c=iata
Deadline: Not specified
Specifications: Have graduated within the last 12 months
Name of Internship: Geneva Internship Program (Autumn 2024)
Company/Organisation of Internship: IISD
Location: Geneva (Switzerland)
Remuneration: IISD cannot provide funding for interns under this program. IISD will provide an allowance for successful candidates, equal to the value of a monthly travel pass for public transport in Geneva and a per diem to cover lunchtime meal expenses
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: September
Duration: Minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 4 months (or more upon university approval) for 15 hours a week during the term time and a maximum of 40 hours a week during university vacation.
Link: https://iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/745
Deadline: June 17th 2024
Specifications: Be enrolled in a master’s level (MA, MSc, LLM, etc.) or Ph.D. degree program with a university based in Switzerland during the dates of the prospective internship; Have a valid Swiss residence permit (student B permit, regular B permit, C permit) or hold Swiss citizenship.
Name of Internship: Student Intern SDG Governance
Company/Organisation of Internship: SD Strategies
Location: Berlin (Germany)
Remuneration: Modest compensation (not specified)
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: September
Duration: 3 months (20 hours per week)
Link: https://sd-strategies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/InternshipOffer_SDGsGovernance_Sep2024.pdf
Deadline: July 21, 2024
Specifications: NA
Name of Internship: Student Intern Energy and Transport
Company/Organisation of Internship: SD Strategies
Location: Berlin (Germany)
Remuneration: Modest compensation (not specified)
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: September
Duration: 3 months (20 hours per week)
Link: https://sd-strategies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/InternshipOffer_EnergyPolicy_SDS_September-2024.pdf
Deadline: July 21, 2024
Specifications: NA
Name of Internship: Summer Journalism Internship
Company/Organisation of Internship: Carbon Brief
Location: London (UK)
Remuneration: London Living Wage (£13.50/hour), plus £100 towards travel expenses
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: 15 July
Duration: This is a three-week-long placement which will take place in the summer months from 15 July to 2 August
Link: https://www.carbonbrief.org/vacancy-three-week-summer-journalism-internship-at-carbon-brief/
Deadline: 9am UK time on 3 June
Specifications: Applicants must already have the right to work permanently in the UK and be over 18 years of age
Name of Internship: Sustainable Energy Intern (Latin America)
Company/Organisation of Internship: ICLEI
Location: Bonn (Germany)
Remuneration: 1,000 €/month (40 hours a week)
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Position available from 1 July 2024
Duration: 3-6 months
Link: https://iclei.org/jobs/
Deadline: 31st May
Specifications: Due to legal requirements, applicants must have or be eligible to obtain an appropriate work permit for Germany prior to the start of the position. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese languages are an essential requirement.
Name of Internship: Sustainable Energy Intern (Southeast Asia)
Company/Organisation of Internship: ICLEI
Location: Bonn (Germany)
Remuneration: 1,000 €/month (40 hours a week)
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Position available from 1 July 2024
Duration: 3-6 months
Link: https://iclei.org/jobs/
Deadline: 31st May
Specifications: Due to legal requirements, applicants must have or be eligible to obtain an appropriate work permit for Germany prior to the start of the position. Knowledge of Korean, Bahasa, Malay, and Thai languages are a significant advantage.
Name of Internship: Communication Assistant (Intern)
Company/Organisation of Internship: CAN
Location: Brussels (Belgium)
Remuneration: 1464 EUR/month plus phone and laptop expenses
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Link: https://caneurope.org/about-us/work-with-us/
Deadline: 15th May
Specifications: Not specified
Name of Internship: Post-Election Advocacy Assistant
Company/Organisation of Internship: CAN
Location: Brussels (Belgium)
Remuneration: 1435,36 EUR/month plus additional benefits
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Link: https://caneurope.org/about-us/work-with-us/
Deadline: 17th May
Specifications: Not specified
Name of Internship: Action & Engagement Intern (Tire Industry Project)
Company/Organisation of Internship: WBCSD
Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Remuneration: Competitive compensation and benefits (not specified)
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Not specified
Duration: Not specified
Link: https://careers.wbcsd.org/job/action-engagement-intern/
Deadline: 8th May
Specifications: Working knowledge of French is highly desirable.
Name of Internship: WMO Heat Health Internship Opportunity
Company/Organisation of Internship: World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Location: Geneva (Switzerland)
Remuneration: CHF 1500
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Not specified
Duration: 6 months
Link: https://ghhin.org/news/wmo-heat-health-internship-opportunity/
Deadline: 11th May
Specifications: Not specified
Name of Internship: Applied Climate Services (ACS) Internship
Company/Organisation of Internship: World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Location: Geneva (Switzerland)
Remuneration: Not specified
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Not specified
Duration: 6 months
Link: https://erecruit.wmo.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?jobinfo_uid_c=39183&vaclng=en
Deadline: 11th May
Specifications: Not specified
Name of Internship: Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) Internship
Company/Organisation of Internship: World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Location: Geneva (Switzerland)
Remuneration: Not specified
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Not specified
Duration: 12 months
Link: https://erecruit.wmo.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?jobinfo_uid_c=39181&vaclng=en
Deadline: 19th May
Specifications: Not specified
Name of Internship: Innovative Finance Intern
Company/Organisation of Internship: CPI (Climate Policy Initiative)
Location: London
Remuneration: London Living Wage £13.15/hr
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Doesn’t specify
Duration: Doesn’t specify
Link: https://climatepolicy.bamboohr.com/careers/289?source=aWQ9OA%3D%3D
Deadline: Applications will close at 9am (GMT) on Thursday 2nd May 2024.
Specifications: Applicants must be eligible to work and already located in the UK– we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Name of Internship: Corporate Governance Intern, Centre for Climate Change Engagement
Company/Organisation of Internship: Centre for Climate Change Engagement (CCE)
Location: Cambridge (Hughes Hall)/The internship may be undertaken remotely
Remuneration: £12.43 per hour
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: June to September
Duration: Interns will conduct 4 full weeks (37.5 hours per week) of research between June to September. The specific duration and timing to be arranged between the researcher and CCE prior to starting. Interns can choose the days/weeks that they work, and these do not have to be consecutive.
Link: https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/open-for-applications-summer-internships-at-centre-for-climate-engagement/
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Specifications: The internships are open to undergraduate and post graduate students (up to one-year post-completion of undergraduate degree).
Name of Internship: Content Intern – Greenhouse Gas Removals, Centre for Climate Engagement
Company/Organisation of Internship: Centre for Climate Change Engagement (CCE)
Location: Cambridge (Hughes Hall)/The internship may be undertaken remotely
Remuneration: £12.43 per hour
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: June to September
Duration: Interns will conduct 4 full weeks (37.5 hours per week) of research between June to September. The specific duration and timing to be arranged between the researcher and CCE prior to starting. Interns can choose the days/weeks that they work, and these do not have to be consecutive.
Link: https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/open-for-applications-summer-internships-at-centre-for-climate-engagement/
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Specifications: The internships are open to undergraduate and post graduate students (up to one-year post-completion of undergraduate degree).
Name of Internship: Legal Research Intern, Centre for Climate Engagement
Company/Organisation of Internship: Centre for Climate Change Engagement (CCE)
Location: Cambridge (Hughes Hall)/The internship may be undertaken remotely
Remuneration: £12.43 per hour
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: June to September
Duration: Interns will conduct 4 full weeks (37.5 hours per week) of research between June to September. The specific duration and timing to be arranged between the researcher and CCE prior to starting. Interns can choose the days/weeks that they work, and these do not have to be consecutive.
Link: https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/open-for-applications-summer-internships-at-centre-for-climate-engagement/
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Specifications: The internships are open to undergraduate and post graduate students (up to one-year post-completion of undergraduate degree).
Name of Internship: Law and Policy Intern, Centre for Climate Engagement
Company/Organisation of Internship: Centre for Climate Change Engagement (CCE)
Location: Cambridge (Hughes Hall)/The internship may be undertaken remotely
Remuneration: £12.43 per hour
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: June to September
Duration: Interns will conduct 4 full weeks (37.5 hours per week) of research between June to September. The specific duration and timing to be arranged between the researcher and CCE prior to starting. Interns can choose the days/weeks that they work, and these do not have to be consecutive.
Link: https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/open-for-applications-summer-internships-at-centre-for-climate-engagement/
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Specifications: The internships are open to undergraduate and post graduate students (up to one-year post-completion of undergraduate degree).
Name of Internship: CANFFUND Project Intern: Investment – Centre for Climate Engagement
Company/Organisation of Internship: Centre for Climate Change Engagement (CCE)
Location: Cambridge (Hughes Hall)/The internship may be undertaken remotely
Remuneration: £12.43 per hour
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: June to September
Duration: Interns will conduct 4 full weeks (37.5 hours per week) of research between June to September. The specific duration and timing to be arranged between the researcher and CCE prior to starting. Interns can choose the days/weeks that they work, and these do not have to be consecutive.
Link: https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/open-for-applications-summer-internships-at-centre-for-climate-engagement/
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Specifications: The internships are open to undergraduate and post graduate students (up to one-year post-completion of undergraduate degree).
Name of Internship: CANFFUND Project Intern: Data – Centre for Climate Engagement
Company/Organisation of Internship: Centre for Climate Change Engagement (CCE)
Location: Cambridge (Hughes Hall)/The internship may be undertaken remotely
Remuneration: £12.43 per hour
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: June to September
Duration: Interns will conduct 4 full weeks (37.5 hours per week) of research between June to September. The specific duration and timing to be arranged between the researcher and CCE prior to starting. Interns can choose the days/weeks that they work, and these do not have to be consecutive.
Link: https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/open-for-applications-summer-internships-at-centre-for-climate-engagement/
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Specifications: The internships are open to undergraduate and post graduate students (up to one-year post-completion of undergraduate degree).
Name of Internship: Operations Support Intern, Climate Governance Initiative
Company/Organisation of Internship: Centre for Climate Change Engagement (CCE)
Location: Cambridge (Hughes Hall)/The internship may be undertaken remotely
Remuneration: £12.43 per hour
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: June to September
Duration: Interns will conduct 4 full weeks (37.5 hours per week) of research between June to September. The specific duration and timing to be arranged between the researcher and CCE prior to starting. Interns can choose the days/weeks that they work, and these do not have to be consecutive.
Link: https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/open-for-applications-summer-internships-at-centre-for-climate-engagement/
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Specifications: The internships are open to undergraduate and post graduate students (up to one-year post-completion of undergraduate degree).
Name of Internship: Operations Support Intern, Climate Governance Initiative
Company/Organisation of Internship: Centre for Climate Change Engagement (CCE)
Location: Cambridge (Hughes Hall)/The internship may be undertaken remotely
Remuneration: £12.43 per hour
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: June to September
Duration: Interns will conduct 4 full weeks (37.5 hours per week) of research between June to September. The specific duration and timing to be arranged between the researcher and CCE prior to starting. Interns can choose the days/weeks that they work, and these do not have to be consecutive.
Link: https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/open-for-applications-summer-internships-at-centre-for-climate-engagement/
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Specifications: The internships are open to undergraduate and post graduate students (up to one-year post-completion of undergraduate degree).
Name of Internship: The Energy and Climate Data Analysis Intern
Company/Organisation of Internship: American Progress
Location: Hybrid (Washington DC, twice a week)
Remuneration: $17 per hour
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Not specified
Duration: Not specified
Link: https://www.americanprogress.org/job/summer-2024-domestic-climate-internship/
Deadline: Not specified
March – April 2024 Climate Policy Internships Round-Up
Name of Internship: Traineeship Programme
Company/Organisation of Internship: The European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER)
Location: Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Remuneration: Trainees not receiving a salary, scholarship or other form of financial support are provided with a monthly grant. As of 1st January 2024, the Traineeship grant amounts to 1,265.36 EUR. Trainees can also be awarded some extra contributions.
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Not specified
Duration: Minimum of 3 months to a maximum of 6 and can be extended once for up to 6 other months (1 year in total)
Link: https://www.acer.europa.eu/the-agency/careers/traineeship-programme
Deadline: Not specified
Specifications:Open for university graduates, nationals of a Member State of the European Union, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein who have completed their university studies (3 years or more)
Name of Internship: Internship Programme 2024
Company/Organisation of Internship: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Location: Paris, France
Remuneration: Not specified
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Not specified
Duration: Between one and six months (renewable for another six months up to a total of twelve months)
Link: https://www.acer.europa.eu/the-agency/careers/traineeship-programme
Deadline: Not specified
Specifications: An excellent command of one of the two official languages of the OECD (English and French)
Name of Internship: Howard Gray, Jr. Climate, Equity, and Justice Internship
Company/Organisation of Internship: Arcadia Center
Location: Remote (though there may be possibilities for in-person connections near Acadia Center staff locations in Rockport, ME; Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; and New York City)
Remuneration: $4,000-5,000
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: June
Duration: 8-10 weeks
Link: https://acadiacenter.org/about/employment/#:~:text=Howard%20Gray%2C%20Jr,with%20other%20advocates.
Deadline: 31st March
Specifications: Applicants are encouraged to seek support from other school or work support programs such as the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). For undergraduate and graduate students.
Name of Internship: The Energy and Climate Data Analysis Intern
Company/Organisation of Internship: Arcadia Center
Location: Remote (though there may be possibilities for in-person connections near Acadia Center staff locations in Rockport, ME; Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; and New York City)
Remuneration: $4,000-5,000
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: June
Duration: 8-10 weeks
Link: https://acadiacenter.org/about/employment/#:~:text=Howard%20Gray%2C%20Jr,with%20other%20advocates.
Deadline: 31st March
Specifications: Applicants are encouraged to seek support from other school or work support programs such as the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). For undergraduate and graduate students.
January – February 2024 Climate Policy Internships Round-Up
Name of the Internship: Internship Innovative (Sustainable) Finance
Company/Organisation of Internship: ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability e.V.
Location: Bonn, Germany
Remuneration: 1,000 euros/month
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: immediate
Duration: envisioned to be 6 months
Link: https://community.iisd.org/jobs/internship-innovative-sustainable-finance/
Deadline: Until filled
Specifications:
Enrolled in vocational training or university in a relevant subject, such as Economics, Business Administration, International Relations, Communications, or similar; Good analytical skills; Good communication and organizational skills; Confident user of Microsoft Office; Fluency in written and spoken English; This internship is a learning opportunity for enrolled students, who must complete a mandatory internship as a part of their studies
Name of the Internship: Internship Communications – Content Specialist
Company/Organisation of Internship: ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability e.V.
Location: Bonn, Germany
Remuneration: 1,000 euros/month
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Position available as of 1st March 2024
Duration: envisioned to be 3-6 months
Link: https://community.iisd.org/jobs/internship-communications-content-specialist/
Deadline: Until filled
Specifications: Enrolled student in a Bachelor or Master course in a relevant subject; Excellent command of English; fluency in Spanish and Portuguese; Familiarity with project management tools, web editing experience (e.g. WordPress or other CMS) and/or desktop publishing software (preferably InDesign or Canva)
Name of the Internship: Internship Communications – Visual/Graphics Specialist
Company/Organisation of Internship: ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability e.V.
Location: Bonn, Germany
Remuneration: 1,000 euros/month
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Position available as of 1st March 2024
Duration: envisioned to be 3-6 months
Link: https://community.iisd.org/jobs/internship-communications-visual-graphics-specialist/
Deadline: Until filled
Specifications: Enrolled student in a Bachelor or Master course in a relevant subject; Excellent computer skills and a willingness to learn and experiment; Confident user of InDesign and all Microsoft Office applications; Additional experience in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and Canva; Photography skills or videography and video editing skills a plus Terms and conditions
Name of the Internship: Internship
Company/Organisation of Internship: World Meteorological Organization
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Remuneration: not specified
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: 1st March 2024
Duration: 2 months
Link: https://erecruit.wmo.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?jobinfo_uid_c=39110&vaclng=en
Deadline: 26 February
Specifications: Undergrad or master’s degree in the field of environmental and natural resource sciences and management, climate change, international relations, and policy.
Name of the Internship: Research Intern, The Tire Industry Project
Company/Organisation of Internship: World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Location: Geneva, Amsterdam, Switzerland
Remuneration: paid, not specified
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: not specified
Duration: not specified
Link: https://careers.wbcsd.org/job/research-intern-the-tire-industry-project/
Deadline: 29 February
Specifications: Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in international relations, sustainability, environmental science, chemistry, engineering or related disciplines.
Name of the Internship: Summer 2024 Legal Internship (Climate – Geneva)
Company/Organisation of Internship: Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Remuneration: 2,660 CHF/month (for full-time)
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: may start as early as May, 2024
Duration: 12 weeks to a maximum of 24 weeks
Link: https://cielorg.bamboohr.com/careers/81
Deadline: 29 February
Specifications: Applicants must be enrolled in a course of study leading to an LLM degree or similar legal professional qualification for the duration of the internship. We cannot accept recent graduates; Applicants are required to be available between a minimum of 12 weeks to a maximum of 24 weeks, for at least 24 hours/week.
Name of the Internship: Geneva Internship Program (Spring/Summer 2024) Unsure this work due to remuneration!
Company/Organisation of Internship: International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Remuneration: IISD cannot provide funding for interns under this program. IISD will provide an allowance for successful candidates, equal to the value of a monthly travel pass for public transport in Geneva and a per diem to cover lunchtime meal expenses
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: May, 2024
Duration: 3-4 months
Link: https://iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/717
Deadline: 8 March
Specifications: Be enrolled in a master’s level (MA, MSc, LLM, etc.) or Ph.D. degree program with a university based in Switzerland during the dates of the prospective internship; Be fluent in English speaking and writing; Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institutional records; Have a valid Swiss residence permit (student B permit, regular B permit, C permit) or hold Swiss citizenship.
Name of the Internship: Circular and Sharing Economy Intern
Company/Organisation of Internship: Bax & Company
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Remuneration: paid, not specified
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: not specified
Duration: not specified
Link: https://baxcompany.com/careers/circular-and-sharing-economy-intern/
Deadline: not specified
Specifications: –
Name of Internship: Internship
Company/Organisation of Internship: Climate Action
Location: London
Remuneration: Paid
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: N/A
Duration: 3 month
Link: https://about.climateaction.org/careers/internships/
Deadline: Unspecified
Specifications: London based within a commutable distance from offices in Victoria; Available to come into the office 3 days a week minimum; Legally authorised to work full time within the UK; Available for the duration of 3 months minimum; At this time they are unable to offer internships to those on a student visa.
Name of Internship: Internship Programme 2024 – Climate Change & Carbon Markets
Company/Organisation of Internship: Hamerkop Climate Impacts
Location: London
Remuneration: Paid
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Flexible in 2024
Duration: 4 month full time
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/internship-programme-2024-climate-change-carbon-markets-at-hamerkop-climate-impacts-3819174007/?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic&originalSubdomain=uk; https://careers.hamerkop.co/jobs/3576583-internship-programme-2024-climate-change-carbon-markets?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
Deadline: 15th April
Specifications: BSc or Master’s degree in a technical or quantitative field related to climate change and environmental sciences (e.g., conservation, forestry, agriculture, marine ecology, energy, geospatial analysis); Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to produce well presented, error-free results and reports; Curious and keen to learn; Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously; Good verbal and written communication skills; Willing to support a small but growing and purpose-driven consulting firm; Spoken and written fluency in English; No previous knowledge of finance is required
Name of Internship: Ecosystem Intern
Company/Organisation of Internship: EIT
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Remuneration: Doesn’t specify
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: January ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3803781817/?alternateChannel=search&refId=PKsuUudgSL3OW2pEeEJh%2Fg%3D%3D&trackingId=Op3fgbZFJJs8jRMxN5%2BKbA%3D%3D&trk=d_flagship3_search_srp_jobs&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_jobs%3BRcCxBMrhQxSXnw3NoFnoqg%3D%3D&lici=Op3fgbZFJJs8jRMxN5%2BKbA%3D%3D
Deadline: 25th January
Specifications: Be a national of an EU Member State or have a working permit valid to do an internship in Spain; Have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Spain less than 2 years ago; Enjoy their full rights as citizens.
Name of Internship: Internship – Climate Change Financing
Company/Organisation of Internship: UNICEF
Location: New York, U.S.
Remuneration: N/A
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: N/A
Duration: 26 weeks
Link: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/569189/internship-climate-change-financing-public-partnership-division-ppd-new-york-usa-26-weeks-req-569189
Deadline: 7th February 2024
Specifications: Be enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate degree programme in international development, climate, environment, project management, business administration, social sciences, partnerships, fundraising, or have graduated within the past two years; Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is a strong asset; Applicants must be at least 18 years old; Have no immediate relatives (e.g., father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and have no other relatives in the line of authority that the intern will report to.
Name of Internship: EDICT Internships
Company/Organisation of Internship: Elemental Exelerator
Location: several opportunities
Remuneration: paid, but not specified
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: summer internship
Duration: 10 weeks
Link: https://elementalexcelerator.com/edict-internship-program/interns/
Deadline: February 5
Specifications: For students
November-Decmeber 2023 Climate Policy Internships Round-Up
Name of Internship: Internship | Tackle Climate Change with our Green ICT
Company/Organisation of Internship: TNOLocation: The Hague (The Netherlands)
Remuneration: 475 €/month
Language of internship: Doesn’t specify
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Doesn’t specify
Duration: 6-9 months
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3749627773/?alternateChannel=search&refId=FvEknpRBQh7flWyKzanwKQ%3D%3D&trackingId=Lz169SdLfJhyZC%2FqCcGX%2Bw%3D%3D&trk=d_flagship3_search_srp_jobs
Deadline: Doesn’t specify
Specifications: –
Name of Internship: Internship on Climate Governance
Company/Organisation of Internship: Oxfam Novib
Location: The Hague (The Netherlands)
Remuneration: 450€/month (36-hour work week)
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: January 2024
Duration: 5 months approximately
Link: https://linkedin.com/jobs/view/3764080804/?alternateChannel=search&refId=K6xQTRcJUmOge%2FG%2FcVA2uQ%3D%3D&trackingId=fuOoQu4ZzhBIr1OXac2Dnw%3D%3D
Deadline: 26 November 2023
Specifications: Be an active student of 18 years of age minimum; Be enrolled at a Dutch educational institution (first level university degree, higher schools (HBO) or other), the internship is part of the study programme; Have less than 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; Have legal right to live and work in The Netherlands or be prepared to obtain the right to follow an internship as part of their study in the Dutch educational institution, by signing a three-party internship agreement; Any staff member who has previously been in employment with Oxfam Novib shall not be hired as an intern.
Name of Internship: Policy assistant (traineeship), Green buildings
Company/Organisation of Internship: Bellona
Location: Brussels (Belgium)
Remuneration: Doesn’t specify
Language of internship: English and fluency in Dutch or German
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Mid-January 2024
Duration: 6 months
Link: https://bellona.org/policy-assistant-traineeship-green-buildings
Deadline: Dec 1st 2023, 18:00 CET
Specifications: Recently graduated with a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Name of Internship: Intern, Commercial Sustainability: Sustainable Finance Focus – Utrecht – Campus 2024
Company/Organisation of Internship: Guidehouse
Location: Utrech (The Netherlands)
Remuneration: Doesn’t specify
Language of internship: English and fluency in Dutch or German
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Doesn’t specify
Duration: Doesn’t specify
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3736086923/?alternateChannel=search&refId=sCtNgD1Btex7wJK5IpKrYg%3D%3D&trackingId=H9nDlNxV%2By51YT55YmoVQA%3D%3D
Deadline: Doesn’t specify
Specifications: Studying a Master’s degree.
Name of Internship: Intern Sustainability with focus on ESG and Carbon Reporting
Company/Organisation of Internship: Azerion
Location: Schiphol-Rijk, North Holland, (The Netherlands)
Remuneration: 300 EUR/month
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: Minimum 4 months
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3747704933/?alternateChannel=search&refId=sCtNgD1Btex7wJK5IpKrYg%3D%3D&trackingId=GEmOWZAXJxcCsDfPZZc3Qw%3D%3D
Deadline: Doesn’t specify
Specifications: 40h/week; Having a BSN number before the beginning of the internship (you can find the administrative steps here: Citizen service number (BSN) | I amsterdam); Studying in bachelor, master program
September-October 2023 Climate Policy Internships Round-Up
Name of Internship: Various (Programme Research & Development; Marketing and Communications; Audience and Stakeholder Engagement; Event Management and Operations)
Company/Organisation of Internship: Climate Action
Location: London (UK)Remuneration: Doesn’t specify
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: Minimum 3 months
Link: https://about.climateaction.org/careers/internships/
Deadline: Doesn’t specify
Specifications: London based with 3 days a week in the office; Legally authorised to work full time within the UK.
Name of Internship: Sustainability and Environmental Intern
Company/Organisation of Internship: ERM
Location: Madrid (Spain)
Remuneration: Doesn’t specify
Language of internship: English and Spanish
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Doesn’t specify
Duration: Doesn’t specify
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/sustainability-and-environmental-intern-at-erm-3696363216/?originalSubdomain=es
Deadline: Doesn’t specify
Specifications: Bachelors in science related subjects to include environmental or chemical engineering, chemistry, geology, hydrogeology, sustainability, or related discipline; Master is a plus.
Name of Internship: Various positions // DIME Research Assistant and Field Coordinator Recruitment Drive – Fall 2023
Company/Organisation of Internship: World Bank
Location: Various
Remuneration: Doesn’t specify the hourly salary + offers travel expenses up to USD 3,000
Language of internship: English + various (in some of the opportunities)
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Various
Duration: Doesn’t specify
Link: https://www.worldbank.org/en/research/dime/brief/Job-Openings
Deadline: Thursday, October 19, 1 PM ET
Specifications: N/A
Name of Internship: Working Student / Internship – Data Analytics in sustainable environment
Company/Organisation of Internship: UNIQUE forestry and land use GmbH
Location: Freiburg (Germany)
Remuneration: Internship 520€ / MonthORWorking Studentaligned to Uni-Tarif (e.g.MasterDiploma= 17,70€/ hour)
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Post says September 2023 (but it was posted on the 10th of October)
Duration: Minimum 3 months up to 2 years
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3736749785/?alternateChannel=search&refId=vqOYgYVZrKiY7gcBHuicMg%3D%3D&trackingId=MJmQunsJ3TObb3VdRuDsWw%3D%3D&trk=d_flagship3_search_srp_jobs
Deadline: Doesn’t specify
Specifications: Currently enrolled in aBachelor’s or Master’sdegree program in statistics, data analytics, environmental science, or a related field and looking for a compulsory internship (“Pflichtpraktikum”) and/or an employment as HiWi (WissenschaftlicheHilfskraft) / Student jobber.
Name of Internship: Intern: Strategic Foresight
Company/Organisation of Internship: European Climate Foundation
Location: Paris
Remuneration: Doesn’t specify
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months full-time (39 hours a week)
Link: See here
Deadline: Doesn’t specify
Specifications: Candidates need to be in possession of a work permit for the work location in case applicable. The role is addressed to candidates with active student status who are enrolled in an educational institution.
Name of Internship: Intern Sustainability and Environment
Company/Organisation of Internship: MedTech Europe
Location: Brussels
Remuneration: Convention d’immersion professionnelle (CIP)
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12 months full-time (39 hours a week)
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3706646701/?alternateChannel=search&refId=D%2BqidTPxk8KfadjpqhWgwA%3D%3D&trackingId=fV0eWLFayN5x6BLubgcSxw%3D%3D&trk=d_flagship3_search_srp_jobs
Deadline: 29 September
Specifications: This internship is only applicable for candidates who hold a diploma and are not linked to any internship with a university.
Name of Internship: Knowledge and Learning Intern
Company/Organisation of Internship: World Resources Institute
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Remuneration: $20 for undergrads and $22 for graduates
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Flexible
Duration: 6 months full-time
Link: https://www.climatechangecareers.com/job/world-resources-institute/washington-dc-united-states/knowledge-and-learning-intern/
Deadline: 19 September
Specifications: This is a remote-based internship with the option to work out of the Washington D.C. office once it reopens.WRI will provide a laptop for the duration of your internship.
June-July 2023 Climate Policy Internships Round-Up
Name of Internship: Intern – Energy, Resources and Climate Change
Company/Organisation of Internship: Centre for European Policy Studies
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Remuneration: 750 EUR/month
Language of internship: EnglishLanguage of advertisement: English
Start Date: Start September 2023
Duration: 4-6 months
Link: Job-Advert-Intern_Energy-Resources-and-Climate_June-2023.pdf (ceps.eu)
Deadline: 28 June 2023
Specifications: Must be enrolled as a student for the duration of the internship
Name of Internship: Intern – Centre Condorcet
Company/Organisation of Internship: Centre Condorcet
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Remuneration: Competitive
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: 1 September 2023
Duration: 6 months
Link:Intern @ Centre Condorcet/Brussels at Centre Condorcet | EURACTIV JobSite
Deadline: 30 June 2023
Specifications: Not exclusively climate policy – but inclusive of this.
Name of Internship: EU Energy, Environment & Sustainability Public Affairs Intern
Company/Organisation of Internship: Political Intelligence
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Remuneration: 977.50 EUR/month + 145 EUR/month for working from home
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: 3 July 2023 (Flexible)
Duration: 5-6 months
Link:EU Energy Environment & Sustainability Public Affairs Intern – Brussels – Public Affairs, Consultancy and Lobbying – Political Intelligence (political-intelligence.com)
Deadline: 15 June 2023
Specifications: N/A
Name of Internship: Policy Trainee
Company/Organisation of Internship: Milieu (Law & Policy Consulting)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Remuneration: N/A
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: N/A
Link:Policy Trainee – Milieu Consulting SRL (talentlyft.com)
Deadline: 15 June 2023
Specifications: N/A
Name of Internship: Intern – Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Company/Organisation of Internship: Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Location: Washington, DC
Remuneration: USD 16.10 – 18.10 per hour
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Fall 2023Duration: N/A
Link:Intern-Energy Security and Climate Change Program (Fall 2023) – 1616 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia – Center For Strategic And International Studies (silkroad.com)
Deadline: 30 June 2023
Specifications: Eligible to work in US
Name of Internship: Clean Energy Infrastructure Deployment Intern
Company/Organisation of Internship: Clean Air Task Force
Location: Remote, flexible within the US
Remuneration: USD 20/hour
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: ASAPDuration: 3 months
Link: Clean Energy Infrastructure Deployment Intern – Clean Air Task Force (catf.us)
Deadline: ASAP
Specifications: N/A
Name of Internship: Internship Position in Urban Sustainability & Climate Change Resilience
Company/Organisation of Internship: The Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Remuneration: 500€/month
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Link: https://www.ihs.nl/en/about/vacancies/internships/internship-positions-urban-sustainability-climate-change-resilience
Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Specifications: The candidate must be in the process of finishing a Master programme related to the urban environment, sustainability, green cities, green infrastructure and climate change issues. The candidate must have a Dutch residence permit valid for the total period of the internship or be an EU citizen.
Name of Internship: OECD Internship Programme
Company/Organisation of Internship: OECD
Location: Paris, France (Indicates hybrid and remote)
Remuneration: Around 1000€/month
Language of internship: English and French
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: On-going
Duration: At least one month
Link: https://www.oecd.org/careers/internship-programme/
Deadline: On-going
Specifications: To be enrolled in a full-time degree programme for the duration of the internship in a field or discipline related to the work of the OECD.
Name of Internship: International Internship
Company/Organisation of Internship: The Climate Reality Project
Location: Washington DC
Remuneration: $16.10 per hour
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: Three cycles (spring, summer and fall)
Duration: 10-15 weeks
Link: https://www.climaterealityproject.org/international-internship
Deadline: On-going
Specifications: Hybrid, coming to the office 20% of the time. Hiring from the DMV (Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland) area. Eligible to work in the US.
Name of Internship: Internship Programme
Company/Organisation of Internship: Climate Bonds Initiative
Location: London, UK
Remuneration: Rate equivalent to London Living Wage
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: On-going
Duration: Minimum of 3 months
Link: https://apply.workable.com/climate-bonds-initiative/j/2BD5D3BA3D/
Deadline: On-going
Specifications: N/A
Name of Internship: Analyst (intern) – Environmental and Climate Policy
Company/Organisation of Internship: Ramboll
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Remuneration: 1100 EUR/month
Language of internship: English
Language of advertisement: English
Start Date: 4th of September 2023
Duration: 1 year
Link: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Ramboll3/743999911162163-analyst-intern-environmental-and-climate-policy?trid=2d92f286-613b-4daf-9dfa-6340ffbecf73
Deadline: 30th June
Specifications: N/A
Past Climate Internship Opportunities
These are the opportunities we have published in the past as part of our internships project pilot programmes!
Internship Reviews
Read here what people have written about their climate policy internship experiences!
