Environment Affairs Intern: Environment and development
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · BANGKOK · Apply by October 19, 2026
About this role
Work Location In-Person Full-time Expected duration 6 months and to start 15 January 2026 Duties and Responsibilities The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region. The Commission promotes 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 in the region by generating action-oriented knowledge, and by providing technical assistance and capacity-building services in support of national development objectives, regional agreements and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Asia-Pacific region is currently not on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular the environmental Goals. The region faces a number of interconnected environmental challenges, such as climate change, air, water and marine pollution and biodiversity loss, threatening development gains, often undermining the enjoyment of human rights, and exacerbating societal inequalities. The impacts are wide, varied and…