IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental network - a democratic membership union with more than 1,000 government and NGO member organizations, and almost 11,000 volunteer scientists in more than 160 countries. IUCN’s work is supported by more than 1,000 professional staff in 45 offices and hundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors around the world. Its headquarters are based in Gland, Switzerland.

IUCN’s work focuses on valuing and conserving nature, ensuring effective and equitable governance of its use, and deploying nature-based solutions to global challenges in climate, food and development. IUCN supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world, and brings governments, NGOs, the UN and companies together to develop policy, laws and best practice. The Forest and Grassland Team (FGT) at IUCN operates at the cutting edge of conservation, focusing on the protection, restoration, and sustainable management of forest and grassland ecosystems. By interning with us, you'll be part of a team committed to enhancing biodiversity conservation, promoting large-scale ecosystem restoration, and fostering inclusive, gender-responsive land management. You will play a key role in initiatives that have local impact and global resonance, contributing to our mission of conserving the integrity and diversity of nature worldwide.

This is a paid internship. $1500 monthly.

Under the direct mentorship of the Programme Officer based in Washington DC, and as an integral part of the Forest and Grassland Team (FGT), the intern will play a key role in supporting the work of the Restoration Barometer. This role provides an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the world of ecosystem restoration, climate action, and sustainable development, gaining first-hand experience in influential environmental research and policy-making initiatives.

As our intern, you will be instrumental in carrying out research and developing insightful analyses on trending restoration commitments and nature disclosures (within the UN Conventions and other bodies). This role offers an excellent opportunity to engage with cutting-edge concepts and policy frameworks, learn from seasoned professionals, and contribute to globally significant projects.

Specific Tasks

•Conduct an in-depth analysis of global frameworks relating to restoration, biodiversity, and nature-related disclosures, extracting insights that could be relevant to the work of the Restoration Barometer

•Gather and organize relevant data and indicators, focusing on the unique requirements, guidelines, and reporting mechanisms of these global frameworks.

•Update the Bonn Challenge website with data from the Restoration Barometer, ensuring our mission and progress are accessible to all.

•Support the team in conducting internal and external user surveys for the Restoration Barometer, allowing you to engage with our stakeholders and understand their perspectives.

•Analyze and synthesize the collected information to identify commonalities, gaps, and best practices in these frameworks.

•Assist in the development of comprehensive reports and engaging presentations based on your analysis findings.

•Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and maintaining project documentation related to the work of the Restoration Barometer