Internship Program Open at UNEP – A Unique Opportunity to Shape the Future of Our Planet
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is pleased to announce the opening of its internship program, offering an exciting opportunity for motivated students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in environmental governance, climate action, and sustainable development. As the leading global authority on the environment,
UNEP works to inspire, inform, and enable nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. Interns joining UNEP will have a front-row seat in the organization’s efforts to tackle the world’s most pressing environmental challenges—from climate change and biodiversity loss to pollution and unsustainable resource use.
The internship programme is designed to provide a dynamic, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environment where interns can contribute meaningfully to real projects while gaining practical skills and insights into the workings of a major international organization. Interns will work alongside experts in various fields such as climate finance, nature-based solutions, policy development, environmental data, and public outreach.
This year’s open internship positions include roles under the State of Finance for Nature (SFN) initiative, where selected candidates will support applied research, report writing, data analysis, publication, and stakeholder engagement aimed at increasing investments in nature-based solutions.
Whether you’re passionate about environmental science, international relations, or climate economics, the UNEP internship offers a rare opportunity to grow professionally while supporting a global mission for a healthier, more sustainable world.
Applications are now open – take the first step toward becoming a changemaker in environmental action
STATE OF FINANCE FOR NATURE – INTERN
Level: I-1
Job ID: 256181
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 04/23/2025 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
PROGRAMME SUPPORT INTERN
Level: I-1
Job ID: 255332
Job Network: Management and Administration
Job Family: ADMINISTRATION
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 04/15/2025 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
