If you are passionate about climate policy and environmental sustainability, this UN internship in Bangkok offers meaningful, hands-on experience. Within ESCAP's Environment and Development Division, you will help shape climate and environmental policy for the Asia-Pacific region, working on nature-based solutions, research, and knowledge products that support countries in tackling the climate crisis.
About the Organisation
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region, promoting cooperation among its 53 member States and 9 associate members in pursuit of solutions to sustainable development challenges. The ESCAP secretariat supports inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development by generating action-oriented knowledge and providing technical assistance and capacity-building in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The Asia-Pacific region faces interconnected environmental challenges, including climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. The position is located in the Environment and Development Policy Section, which leads the analysis, development, and dissemination of innovative policies in environment and development, including climate change, air pollution, water resource management, nature-based solutions, and the sustainable management of oceans and marine resources.
About the Internship
This internship is an opportunity to help shape policy advocacy and support decision-making. The Section develops frameworks and platforms for cooperation among countries and cities, and creates knowledge products, policy briefs, infographics, and tools to support environment and development policy, particularly in relation to climate change. Its climate work aims to accelerate the ambition of NDC pledges aligned with the Paris Agreement and the 1.5ยฐC goal, supporting a transition toward low-carbon, climate-resilient development.
Your Tasks
๐ฌ Assist with research, data collection, and analysis in support of major knowledge products
๐ Develop infographics and attractive, interactive presentations of GHG projections and scenarios, and posters
๐ Support the development of policy briefs and other outreach materials
๐ Support the development of draft agendas, background documents, and related side events and exhibits during conferences
๐ป Assist in organising webinars, online courses, and subregional and regional consultations, and climate awareness on the SDG Help Desk
Qualifications
๐ Enrolled in, or having completed, a Master's or PhD programme (those who have completed a Master's are preferred), in a field closely related to the internship
๐ป Good knowledge of standard software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Teams); design skills for infographics, posters, and publications are desirable, and video skills are an asset
๐ฃ๏ธ Excellent spoken and written English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage
๐ฑ The ability to draft news articles or social media posts, and to design surveys and polls, is desirable
The Details
๐ Duty station: Bangkok, Thailand (in-person, or at least partly in Bangkok)
โณ Duration: 4 to 6 months, full-time (five days, 35 hours per week)
๐ Type: unpaid; interns are responsible for travel, visa, accommodation, and living costs
How to Apply
Apply through the UN careers portal, quoting job opening ID 280739, and indicate which eligibility criterion you meet, attaching proof.
Deadline
15 July 2026
Links
๐ Vacancy and how to apply: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/280739?language=en
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