Overview
Apply for the paid Climate & Conservation Finance Policy Internship 2026 with The Nature Conservancy, designed for students and recent graduates eager to gain experience in climate finance, policy, and global sustainability. This fully remote internship allows interns to contribute to real-world projects over eight weeks, supporting global initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to projects exploring debt-for-nature swaps, green finance frameworks, ecosystem service payments, and climate-related financial strategies.
- Support research and policy development to integrate nature and biodiversity into economic systems.
- Participate in onboarding, training, mentorship, and networking activities.
- Complete a capstone project showcasing learning and contributions.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in policy, finance, economics, environmental studies, or related fields.
- Demonstrate experience in research, writing, and communication, and be fluent in English.
- Preferred: Experience in climate finance, international development, or public policy.
- Familiarity with data analysis or visualization tools and knowledge of additional languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, or French.
Benefits
- Earn $22 per hour.
- Work on projects influencing global climate and conservation finance strategies.
- Build skills in research, policy writing, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
- Receive mentorship and participate in structured learning sessions.
- Contribute to international initiatives and support major climate and biodiversity events.
Location
Remote
How to Apply
- Prepare your CV and align your experience with the role requirements.
- Submit your application through The Nature Conservancy’s official careers portal.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Deadline
Apply as soon as possible, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.