Living Lands Charter Internships 2026 (x2) at the Commonwealth Secretariat – Paid Climate Change Internship in London @Commonwealth Secretariat

Overview

Applications are open for the Living Lands Charter Internships (x2) at the Commonwealth Secretariat, offering young professionals the opportunity to work on global climate, biodiversity, and sustainable land management initiatives. This six-month internship provides hands-on experience while supporting the implementation of the Commonwealth Living Lands Charter.

Key Responsibilities

• Support research across key Living Lands Charter themes including: Agriculture, Water and soil conservation, Climate and health, Biodiversity and green development, and Indigenous peoples and sustainable land use.
• Monitor media and academic developments related to climate change and land management.
• Help promote awareness and visibility of the Living Lands Charter.
• Support updates to databases and the Living Lands micro-website.
• Contribute to policy and governance research related to climate and biodiversity financing and capacity building.

Requirements

• Aged 20–30 years old.
• Currently enrolled in or undertaking a postgraduate degree in Agriculture, Biodiversity, Ecology, Animal Science, Soil Science, or a related field.
• Citizen of a Commonwealth country.
• Right to live and work in the UK for the full internship duration.

Benefits

• Weekly stipend (£498.60).
• Exposure to global climate and biodiversity initiatives.
• Professional networking opportunities.
• Experience within an international intergovernmental organisation.

Location

London, United Kingdom

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter addressing key criteria in the person specification with clear examples. Supporting documents include the Job Description, Application Guidelines, and Internship Policy.

Deadline

Early applications are strongly encouraged.