United Nations (UN) Spring 2026 internship opportunity with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is offering a Spring 2026 internship in its Programmes Coordination Division in Bonn, Germany—a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the world’s leading body supporting the Paris Agreement, Kyoto Protocol, and UN Climate Convention.

About the UNFCCC and the Internship

The UNFCCC secretariat facilitates the global political process to address climate change, helping nations implement the commitments made under the Paris Agreement and related frameworks.

As part of the Programmes Coordination Division, the intern will support efforts to ensure strategic coherence across the UNFCCC’s divisions—Adaptation, Means of Implementation, Mitigation, and Transparency—and contribute to work on Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) pathways for achieving the Paris Agreement goals.

Internship Responsibilities

The intern will be involved in various tasks within the Programmes Coordination division described above and will have the opportunity to gain experience in supporting a variety of substantive and operational tasks, from collaboration on analyzing, researching, and producing relevant documents and reports to supporting coordinating and organizing relevant events, data, and information management, as well as engagement activities.

Tasks

• Assist in the preparation of the Senior Director’s outreach activities by providing research
  support and drafting of briefing material or reports as needed.
• Assist meetings, including the preparation of background information and taking notes.
• Assist in the coordination of cross-cutting issues across divisions.
• Assist in the intergovernmental process work on JTWP.
• Assist in the planning and organization of events and meetings.
• Assist in other activities as requested.

Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Be a senior undergraduate or enrolled in a Master’s program.
• Be fluent in English, both in communication and writing skills (knowledge of another UN language is a plus).
• Be studying in a relevant field such as environmental science, economics, law, public policy, public relations, political science/international relations, or related disciplines.

Internship Details

• Location: UNFCCC Headquarters, Bonn, Germany
• Start Date: January 2026
• Duration: 3–6 months (depending on your availability and division needs)
• Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), in-person
• Compensation: The internship is unpaid, but the UMD Global Fellows program is exploring the possibility of providing a small stipend to help offset expenses.

Apply

Interested students should submit the following to fedglobal@umd.edu by November 14, 2025 (earlier submissions are encouraged):

1. A tailored cover letter outlining your interest in the internship and preferred availability window.
2. Your resume highlighting relevant coursework, skills, and experiences.

If you have questions or would like help refining your materials, stop by the UMD Global/Federal Fellows Office for guidance and feedback.

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