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World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Critical Minerals Intern, WWF-US.
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
Position Summary
The Critical Minerals Intern will work with the program leadsat WWF-US to shape the strategy and implementation of our work in accelerating renewable energy deployment in the US and abroad.
The intern will support in developing a theory of change around minimizing the impact on people and nature from the sourcing of materials (critical minerals) needed for clean energy technologies. Depending on the intern’s interests and skills, responsibilities could include mapping the landscape of private sector players in the critical minerals space, quantifying the impacts to landscapes and communities, developing nature- and community-minded mitigation strategies, etc. The intern will also support the development of an implementation plan to support the deployment of WWF-US’s critical minerals strategy.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Media & External Affairs Intern, Hispanic Outreach.
Major Function
The Media & External Affairs Hispanic outreach intern is responsible for conducting research and analysis, supporting media outreach plans, organizing information and materials, producing, writing, and editing communications tools to engage targeted Hispanic or Latino audiences. The intern also assists in communications tasks as needed, including drafting materials for traditional, digital, and social communications channels.
INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT OVERVIEW
World Wildlife Fund, Inc. (WWF) policies and procedures for all GEF financed full and medium-sized projects require a terminal evaluation (TE) upon completion of project implementation. The following terms of reference (TOR) set out the expectations for the TE for the project, “Securing the Future of Peru's Natural Protected Areas,” hereafter referred to as the “Project”. The technical consultant selected to conduct this evaluation will be referred to as “evaluator” throughout this TOR.
The Project Objective is to promote long-term financial sustainability for the effective management of the National System of Protected Natural Areas of Peru for the protection of globally important biodiversity and ecosystem services in the Peruvian Amazon. This is a child project for the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program and contributes directly to the program by supporting an innovative financial model and developing key institutional and technical capacities that will ensure that Peru’s Amazon protected areas have adequate and long-term sustainable financing to consolidate a standard level of management across the PA system and significantly improve their management effectiveness.
The Project was organized into the following components and outcomes:
- COMPONENT 1: Development of a multi-partner, public-private initiative for long-term financial sustainability of the NPAs in the Peruvian Amazon
- 1.1 Government and donor commitment secured for a long-term financial sustainability initiative for effective management of Peru’s Amazon NPAs
- 1.2 PdP Initiative for financial sustainability of NPAs in the Amazon operationalized
- 1.3 PdP integrated in SERNANP and across other sectors for the management and financing of the Amazon NPAs
- COMPONENT: Diversification of sources to increase NPA financing
- 2.1 NPA values and benefits showcased to increase public and private support for PdP and new financing mechanisms
- 2.2 Increased options for the sustainable financing of NPAs
- COMPONENT 3. Implementation of PdP Action Plan Measures to consolidate and improve the effective management of Amazon NPAs
- 3.1 Improvements in effective management levels contribute to the conservation of biodiversity, sustainable forest and natural resources management, and maintenance of ecosystem services in 2 to 4 Amazon NPAs
- COMPONENT 4: Project Coordination and M&E
- 4.1 Monitoring and evaluation plan finalized with measurement, reflection and reporting on time to aid in results-based decision making and adaptive management.
- 4.2 Project monitoring and evaluation data and lessons learned are transparent, participatory and shared with relevant stakeholders to contribute to coordination, knowledge management and achieving program results
See the WWF GEF project website for additional details and project documents.
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE EVALUATION
WWF is seeking an independent consultant to undertake a Terminal Evaluation of the Project. The scope of the TE will cover the GEF financed project and not co-financing.
The objectives of this evaluation are to examine the extent, magnitude and sustainability of any project impacts to date; identify concerns as well as best practices; assess progress towards project outcomes and outputs; and draw lessons learned that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project and aid in the enhancement of future related projects. The evaluator is expected to frame the evaluation effort using the seven (7) core criteria of relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, results/impact, sustainability and adaptive capacity. Particular emphasis will be placed on effectiveness, efficiency, results/impact and sustainability. Definitions of each of these criterion, evaluation rating scales, summary evaluation table templates and a sample report outline are provided (See Annexes A - E).
POSITION DETAILS
Location of consultant Flexible
Reporting to Amelia Kissick
Preferred timeframe Within May – August 2024
Potential sites to visit Lima (for meetings with Profonanpe, SERNANP, PdP, etc.). Machiguenga Communal Reserve (Quillabamba) and Tingo María National Park are a priority. Río Abiseo National Park and Tabaconas Namballe National Sanctuary (San Ignacio, Amazonas) are other potential sites
Maximum budget $30, 000
PROJECT DATA
Project/Program Title Securing the Future of Peru's Natural Protected Areas
Implementing Agency(s) WWF-GEF
Executing Agency SERNANP, PROFONANPE
Executing Partner(s) Moore Foundation
Countries Peru
Focal Area(s) Biodiversity, Land Degradation, Sustainable Forest Management
GEF Operational Program GEF 6
Total GEF Approved Budget $ 9,007,528
Total Co-financing Approved $ 54,460,781
RELEVANT DATES
CEO Endorsement/Approval 10/3/2017
Agency Approval Date 3/30/2018
Implementation Start Date 3/30/2018
Midterm Evaluation September 2021
Execution End Date September 30, 2024
Financial Closure Date December 31, 2024
Period to be evaluated 10/3/2017 through time of evaluation with emphasis since midterm review
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Strategy and Monitoring Officer, Country Office Unit
**LOCATION : Any LAC - WWF US Country Office
Major Function
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Strategy and Monitoring Officer to support in several operational areas of integrated strategic planning and monitoring and transformational initiatives and other supporting operational strategic tasks. As part of the Country Office Unit and LAC Secretariat (COU/ LAC) this position will support the development, implementation and improvement of a variety of knowledge management and internal communication initiatives and activities.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
The Climate team in the Global Science department is on the lookout for a driven intern with a background and interest in ecological climatology (role of ecosystems in the climate system) and climate impact monitoring and measurement. As a part of our team, you'll lead the charge in 1) creating a comprehensive climate guidebook that provides the latest statistics and facts on climate and ecosystems based on the most recent scientific literature; and assist 2) in creating a tools database that collates existing internal and external tools on climate impact monitoring, including on carbon measurement and accounting and climate risk assessments, and provides guidance on their use.
The guidebook and tools database will serve as go-to resources within WWF Network on climate science facts and climate impact monitoring tools. This internship presents a unique opportunity for you to engage with the Global Science team, including the Global Lead Climate Scientist and Ecosystem Carbon Specialists, and significantly contribute to translating and communicating climate-related science for practitioners and decision-makers within the WWF network and beyond.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
WWF’s history of conservation success is rooted firmly in science; it informs and underpins everything we do. To best deliver science in support of conservation, creative and effective communication that bridges the divide between science and practice is essential. We are seeking a highly motivated intern to support WWF’s science communications strategy, with a strong emphasis on content development, topic research, and translation of complex science for specific audiences. The successful candidate will engage in both internal and external communications tactics.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
The Business Services intern will support our corporate engagement and fundraising tracking, reporting and analysis. In addition, the Business Services intern will contribute to our overall data management efforts, as well as support an audit of our processes and help identify gaps and deficiencies that demand process re-engineering for optimal efficiency and productivity. And other support as needed.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
World Wildlife Fund was accredited by the Global Environment Facility as a GEF Agency in 2013. The WWF GEF Agency builds on a global network of WWF offices, and over the past 10 years has worked with governments, CSOs, and local communities to develop a portfolio of over 30 GEF projects.
WWF GEF Agency is seeking an intern to help develop a strategy for GEF-related communications, protocols for communications related to the WWF GEF portfolio, and content on a sub-set of projects in the international portfolio of projects. Projects span the areas of biodiversity and area-based conservation, greening transportation infrastructure, oceans, watershed management, community based natural resource management, and climate change adaptation. The intern will support WWF GEF Agency project managers and associated teams (in WWF country offices). The intern will work with a team of nine people who work full time with the WWF GEF Agency, both based in the DC office and remote locations.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
The Employee Engagement Intern will be an important part of the implementation of a streamlined platform that helps standardize our offerings in a way that increases ROI, grows employee giving, and formalizes revenue allocations to Goal teams. This internship presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of this new platform while gaining valuable experience in content creation and project management.
The intern will play a vital role in shaping the narrative of the platform, contributing to the creation of compelling content and program offerings that inspire action and drive positive change. This hands-on experience in content creation and engagement strategy execution will not only enhance their skill set but also deepen their understanding of effective communication strategies within the context of conservation and sustainability. Overall, this internship offers a dynamic learning environment where the intern will be empowered to drive meaningful change towards WWF’s mission.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
WWF’s Consumer Engagement team is looking for an intern with an interest in the intersection of consumer engagement, corporate sustainability, and conservation. The Consumer Engagement team manages a diverse portfolio of partnerships with major brands to engage consumers on fundraising, environmental awareness, behavior change, and WWF’s overall conservation mission. The intern will take a deep dive into WWF’s consumer engagement partnerships and help inform future strategy by conducting industry research and a comprehensive portfolio analysis. There will also be an opportunity for the intern to support the research, communications, and development of new prospective partnerships on the Consumer Engagement team. Ultimately, the intern will have the unique opportunity to inform the strategy and portfolio of a team with an excitingly growing scope of work that aims to engage key consumer audiences on WWF’s conservation priorities.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
The Prospect Development Graduate Intern will assist the team in organizing and codifying a body of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across various team functions. This role will meet and collaborate with other team members to review current documentation, andidentify business function needs not yet addressed in current documentation. From the SOPs, the Prospect Development Graduate Intern will assist in the preparation of training materials for both internal team and external outside the team audiences. The intern will also prepare a document with recommendations for future work that may increase efficiency in team operations.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
The Private Sector Finance team will be a key member of a small team within WWF’s Private Sector Engagement team focused on building out a holistic strategy of engagement with the US private finance sector. The Intern will support the Private Sector Finance team in research and analysis of private financial institutions’ commitments and progress in sustainability; collaborate with programmatic colleagues interested in engaging with the private finance sector; and help coordinate engagements with existing and prospective partners.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
World Wildlife Fund was accredited by the Global Environment Facility as a GEF Agency in 2013. The WWF GEF Agency builds on a global network of WWF offices, and over the past 10 years has worked with governments, CSOs, and local communities to develop a portfolio of over 30 GEF projects.
WWF GEF Agency is developing a number of project concepts for climate adaptation funding (LDCF and SCCF) and is also conducting climate risk screenings on environment project concepts. The intern will support WWF GEF Agency project managers and associated teams (in WWF country offices) to develop climate rationale for adaptation projects and climate risk screens for other project concepts and will engage in project development. Additionally, with a growing portfolio in both size and complexity, the WWF GEF Team is also seeking assistance from the intern to provide project support, including knowledge management, technical document input or review, document filing and administrative support. The intern will work with a team of nine people who work full time with the WWF GEF Agency, both based in the DC office and remote locations.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
WWF seeks an Environment and Disaster Management (EDM) Intern. As a part of the WWF Climate Adaptation and Resilience program, the EDM team works to ensure that disaster risk reduction, recovery, and reconstruction efforts include environmentally responsible practices and policies. The intern will have opportunities to learn about environmentally responsible disaster risk management and contribute to multiple areas of work within the team such as natural and nature-based flood management, green disaster risk reduction, recovery and reconstruction, and others depending on specific interests.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
WWF seeks an intern to support the Climate Risk Management and Resilience program. As part of the larger climate change adaptation team, the CRM team is working through multiple projects to increase understanding of climate change impacts and risks to conservation goals, and opportunities and priorities for nature-based solutions for adaptation at scale in infrastructure planning and development. The intern will have opportunities to learn about Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects around the world, understanding global best practices in safeguarding nature during infrastructure development, and contribute to the development of climate adaptation playbook which will serve as the guidance document for the team globally.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
The intern will provide support on the design and executionof a social media strategy for key Climate team staff for Climate Week. This internship will involve creating content and strategizing delivery of the content. The intern will also assist with overall preparation for Climate Week. The intern will work closely with the ClimateCommunications staff, as well as with members of the Marketing Team, the Climate Team and other Goal Teams participating in Climate Week.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
Black farmers are losing their land across the country. In 1920, there were 949,889 Black farmers in the US (about 14% of farmers) but today there are just 45,508 Black farmers, or 1.3% of farmers. Nearly all remaining Black farmers are located in the Mid-Mississippi Delta, but 30-50% of southern Black-owned land is estimated to be owned through heirs’ property. And, insecure land tenure is the single leading cause of involuntary land loss among African Americans.
Heirs’ Property is the legal term for land that is owned by two or more people, usually people with a common ancestor who has died without leaving a will. Since Black land owners had less access to lawyers, and an understandable distrust of usually white lawyers, it used to be extremely common to leave land without a will. Over generations, this has meant land owned by far-flung descendants, some who do not even know they own the land – and it can lead to forced sales for all common owners if just one chooses to sell, leading to loss of land. While land is held under heirs’ property, farmers (or foresters) cannot access USDA programs and grants, take out loans to improve the land, and more. This results in a lack of opportunities for land management and wealth diminution over time.
While there are some small non-profits working with individuals to clear titles, this is very expensive and can take many years. It is not scalable. However, there are also well-funded land investment funds across the US looking to invest in farmland, improve it, often with a focus on sustainability improvements to drive value, and then sell it for a profit. We would like to explore whether there is a way to use farmland funds to address heirs’ property issues. For example, could a farmland trust work with Black farmers to purchase the land through some of the legal loopholes that exist, but in partnership with those farmers who are trying to clear their titles? This would bring immediate increased value to the land by clearing the title and the farmland trust could still make investments and improvements – but with legal protections and a financial structure that over time the land vests back to the original Black farmers to end up in wealth creation.
However, we are not sure if this is even possible. Is there enough value that could be created for the farmland trusts to be interested? Is there a way to ensure appropriate and strong protections for Black farmers? Can this be done in a short enough period to allow true wealth creation for Black farmers and their families while also achieving the goals of the farmland trust? What legal hurdles will prevent this and can they be overcome? There are numerous questions to answer to find out if this could even work.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
WWF is seeking an intern to support research and external communications through the production of scientific publications as part of a dynamic team of experts. The intern will support in analyzing and compiling site-based research assignments in Thailand and Bhutan. The workload will include analyzing existing data on rangers and the services they provide as well as the use of the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) for effective management of PCAs. The intern will work closely with Director PCA Management and Governance, the WWF SMART lead, and country focal points in Thailand and Bhutan. The position promises to expose the intern to the conservation departments of WWF Bhutan and WWF Thailand and the assignment offers the opportunity to learn, in-depth, about conservation in these two countries. The position will also provide experience of working with an international team with a global focus.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
The Senior Director of Innovation Start-Ups on the Markets Institute team is often taking broad ideas identified by the team and digging into them where appropriate to develop new business models and new business strategies across food and agriculture that are environmentally sustainable, socially impactful, and financially profitable so they can happen quickly and at scale. However, many of these ideas begin as just a few thoughts and need further vetting to determine which should become full-fledged projects. This internship will provide the chance to dig into a variety of food and agriculture topics and ultimately provide research, guidance, and advice on which should move forward for full support by the Markets Institute.
Here are a few example topics but we are currently updating this list so exact topics and number of topics will be updated and then ultimately co-determined with the intern to reflect the intern’s areas of interest and experience, WWF needs and interest, and how much information is even available for each idea.
Some identified topics for 2024 include:
- Innovative ways to make agricultural infrastructure and value-added processing more environmentally sustainable through new systems, new energy sources, integration with stranded assets, or other possibilities.
- New materials for packaging to reduce plastic use and/or innovative ways to make use of plastic waste for new products.
- Use of big data to predict consumer preferences for groceries/food companies to help reduce waste at farm level.
- An analysis of new businesses that are likely to develop due to climate change.
- Mycoremediation possibilities and use cases.
- As an offshoot of an existing project, as large-scale agriculture shifts out of California, what will happen to the Central Valley and other farming areas? What could we proactively consider to build something environmentally sustainable and economically supportive?
- Consumer carbon footprints around food choices and if/how consumers would make decisions based on this.
- Can a market for leather from invasive species be created for luxury brands to replace current exotic leathers? What would be the cost and population needs?
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
WWF’s Markets Institute identifies global issues and trends in food, agriculture, and soft commodities with the goal to increase the speed and scale of solutions to help optimize global food sector sustainability. The Markets Institute develops business cases to demonstrate how financial and environmental interests align, enabling stakeholders to visualize how shifting towards sustainable practices can have a positive impact on their organizations. These cases attempt to show how companies and others can think differently, and by sharing these value propositions we strive to make change happen faster.