About the Program:
The Urban Efficiency and Climate Team (UEC) champions multi-level partnerships to accelerate subnational climate action. We work to ensure that all projects supported by the WRI Ross Center contribute to climate action that delivers integrated benefits for people, nature and climate. Our goal is that the WRI is recognized as a global leader on measuring and tracking integrated climate results, ensuring greater stakeholder buy-in and improved access to climate finance.
About CHAMP:
The Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) for Climate Action, launched in December 2023 by the COP28 Presidency in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies and with support from governmental, academic, and nonprofit groups.
CHAMP is a commitment for greater multilevel cooperation in producing a country's climate plans, such as NDCs, to ensure that the next round of national pledges reflect greater ambition and inclusivity. Recognizing that cities and regions play a critical role in implementing national climate commitments, CHAMP was designed to bridge the gap between local action and national policies. Since its launch, the CHAMP coalition has grown to over 70 endorsers, demonstrating a growing global commitment to embedding multilevel governance in climate action.
Internship Highlight:
As a CHAMP Communications Intern, you will have the opportunity to:
- Contribute to the global climate initiative, the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) for Climate Action, with over 70 endorsing countries
- Shape how CHAMP communicates its impact by designing social media messaging and creating content for its new website.
- Build hands-on skills in communications strategy, content creation, and digital engagement within a leading international climate organization.
- Engage directly with CHAMP partners and leading climate experts across WRI through major moments such as COP31, strengthening your professional network and stakeholder engagement skills.
What you will do:
In this role, you will help raise the profile of CHAMP and its growing coalition of national governments through compelling communications. You will design and manage social media messaging, create content for the new CHAMP website, and support event planning for major moments such as COP31.
Content & Digital Communications (60%)
- Design and manage social media messaging and campaigns to grow CHAMP’s digital presence across platforms.
- Create content for the new CHAMP website, supporting senior staff with blogs and drafting case studies that showcase multilevel climate action.
- Develop ready-to-use communications materials, including visual summaries and progress snapshots, for the website and other channels.
Events & Partner Engagement (40%)
- Support event planning and logistics for the High-Level Political Dialogue (HLPD) at COP31.
- Coordinate with CHAMP partners on joint communications products and outreach.
- Help analyse the impact of communications efforts across CHAMP partners and channels to inform future strategy.
- Prepare materials and contribute to milestone check-ins, including an initial project plan, an HLPD report, and a final presentation to the team on your internship activities.
What you will need:
- Currently pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, public policy, environmental studies or related field (graduate program preferred)
- Demonstrated interest in climate action, sustainability and/or international development, ideally with some experience in social media, content creation or digital communications
- Interns at WRI Europe must be registered in a study program with a Dutch college or university for the full duration of the internship.
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including strong writing for digital and public audiences
Conditions of the internship:
- This is a 4-6 month internship starting on 21st September 2026.
- This internship will be based at the WRI Europe office in the Hague with some flexibility to work from home
- This internship offers a reimbursement of 700 euros per month based on full-time working hours (32 hours per week).
How to apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter by 13th July 2026 . Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. You are encouraged to link to any relevant blogs, projects or other pieces of work that demonstrate your suitability for the internship.
About Us:
World Resources Institute works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyse change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Independence, Integrity, Impact, Partnership and Care.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Our People team carefully reviews all applications.
