Urban Food Systems Intern
United Nations Environment Programme · PARIS · Apply by November 6, 2026
About this role
Work Location Paris Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The Subnational Climate Action Unit is part of UNEP’s Climate Change Division Mitigation Branch and based in Paris. Contributing to the UN system-wide strategy on sustainable urban development and the implementation of the New Urban Agenda, through sustainable buildings and construction, sustainable urban food systems, sustainable energy and cooling, and integrated urban planning with nature. The Subnational Climate Action Unit is advertising two internships in support of its Urban Food Systems and Food Waste workstream. Duration of the internship: 6 months. Preference for candidates able to start in January 2027 and July 2027. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (37.5 hours)…