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This internship is designed to provide experience in legislative affairs, policy, and the Congressional appropriations process.. Possible topics for projects include nature-based solutions to climate change, combating wildlife trafficking, federal funding for international conservation, ocean conservation, and endangered species conservation.. WCS runs the world’s largest conservation field program, protecting more than 50 percent of Earth’s known biodiversity; in partnership with governments, Indigenous People, Local Communities, and the private sector.. Its four zoos and aquarium (the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and the New York Aquarium ) welcome more than 3.5 million visitors each year, inspiring generations to care for nature.. Working towards earning a Master’s Degree with a concentration in political affairs, foreign policy or natural resources policy; OR, a law student with a strong interest/background in legislation and policy.
Serve as the lead technical, policy, and strategic expert on Clean Air Act issues related to mill operations including MACT, NAAQS, residual risk, sector-based initiatives, NSR, permitting, a GHG regulations, and HAP listing issues.. In coordination with Government Affairs, monitor legislative developments and provide input on advocacy strategies to advance industry positions with Congress and the states.. Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, natural resource management, environmental policy, political science, or equivalent field.. Free fitness center and pickleball courts at the DC office location. AF&PA member companies are significant producers and users of renewable biomass energy and are committed to making sustainable products for a sustainable future through the industry's decades-long initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2030.
Beyond their internal work, the Associate Climate Director may work with external partners and coalitions to develop and implement climate policy including engagement on Washington State’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) investments toward greenhouse gas emission and equity targets. Co-lead a climate policy strategy team with the WA Policy Director. Hybrid and/or flexible work arrangements are available; however this is not a fully remote position. The Nature Conservancy’s Washington Business Unit holds the strategic vision of addressing the twin crises of climate change and loss of biodiversity by advancing positive and equitable change through care and stewardship of Washington’s land and water—through legislative and regulatory policy; advocating for equitable access to public funding; and by bringing together powerful and diverse partners, communities and decision-makers. Understanding and expertise around climate change, climate action, climate resilience, climate adaptation, climate science, natural climate solutions (NCS), climate partnerships, climate mitigation, climate policy, and/or climate metrics.
CBNA, a Bouygues Construction Company, is looking for a Environmental Engineer to join the Potomac River Tunnel Project in Washington, DC.. At CBNA, we have been delivering large-scale projects such as the groundbreaking Port of Miami Tunnel and Pawtucket Tunnel CSO in Rhode Island.. The Environmental Engineer will be responsible to establish, implement, and maintain the Design-Builders Environmental Management System to Contract and regulatory requirements for the Potomac River Tunnel Project in Washington DC.. Regulatory Compliance: ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws, including EPAs CSO Control Policy, Clean Water Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, and DC environmental regulations.. Knowledge of CSO mitigation strategies, NPDES permitting, and water quality regulations
Since 1990, Pew has worked in North America, South America and Australia to protect large and critically important terrestrial ecosystems, including rivers and other freshwater resources, coastal temperate rainforests, interior mountain ranges, the northern boreal forests, Australia's Outback, and Chilean Patagonia. Starting in 2005, Pew's ocean conservation program expanded around the world and played a significant role in reforming marine fisheries management in the European Union and on the high seas and creating large scale marine reserves around the world. We also work to address systemic threats to the ocean, including from plastics, over-and-illegal fishing, seabed mining, and climate change. Working alongside partners, the Alliance scope of work is truly global, and aims to protect global ocean biodiversity, build resilience, promote human wellbeing, and enhance ecosystem connectivity and function. In addition to partnering with local champions to secure the designation of new and expanded conservation areas, the Alliance works to strengthen the management and durability of existing ocean conservation areas and upgrading their protections where needed.
Since 1990, Pew has worked in North America, South America and Australia to protect large and critically important terrestrial ecosystems, including rivers and other freshwater resources, coastal temperate rainforests, interior mountain ranges, the northern boreal forests, Australia's Outback, and Chilean Patagonia. Starting in 2005, Pew's ocean conservation program expanded around the world and played a significant role in reforming marine fisheries management in the European Union and on the high seas and creating large scale marine reserves around the world. We also work to address systemic threats to the ocean, including from plastics, over-and-illegal fishing, seabed mining, and climate change. Working alongside partners, the Alliance scope of work is truly global, and aims to protect global ocean biodiversity, build resilience, promote human wellbeing, and enhance ecosystem connectivity and function. In addition to partnering with local champions to secure the designation of new and expanded conservation areas, the Alliance works to strengthen the management and durability of existing ocean conservation areas and upgrading their protections where needed.
Since 1990, Pew has worked in North America, South America and Australia to protect large and critically important terrestrial ecosystems, including rivers and other freshwater resources, coastal temperate rainforests, interior mountain ranges, the northern boreal forests, Australia’s Outback, and Chilean Patagonia.. Starting in 2005, Pew’s ocean conservation program expanded around the world and played a significant role in reforming marine fisheries management in the European Union and on the high seas and creating large scale marine reserves around the world.. We also work to address systemic threats to the ocean, including from plastics, over-and-illegal fishing, seabed mining, and climate change.. Working alongside partners, the Alliance scope of work is truly global, and aims to protect global ocean biodiversity, build resilience, promote human wellbeing, and enhance ecosystem connectivity and function.. In addition to partnering with local champions to secure the designation of new and expanded conservation areas, the Alliance works to strengthen the management and durability of existing ocean conservation areas and upgrading their protections where needed.
Created in the run up to the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, the GEF serves as the primary financial mechanism for several major multilateral environmental agreements, including the UN Conventions on biodiversity, climate change, desertification, chemicals, and mercury.. GEF-8 aims to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, supporting an integrated programming approach that enables countries to meet their environmental and sustainable development goals.. In addition, its Small Grants Programme has supported nearly 27,000 community-level initiatives, empowering local civil society organizations, indigenous peoples, and vulnerable groups to take direct environmental action.. Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in international affairs, public policy, environmental management, or a related field.. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; command of Russian language is an asset.
With more than 150 staff across several coastal U.S. offices, our program areas include Arctic conservation, sustainable fisheries, clean shipping, and protections for marine biodiversity.. The Senior Communications Manager, Biodiversity & Arctic will oversee strategic communications efforts for Ocean Conservancy’s Biodiversity portfolio, with an emphasis on our Arctic Program, which includes all of Alaska.. The Senior Communications Manager will report to the Director of Communications as a member of the communications department and will support their department colleagues with other institutional PR and strategic communications efforts as necessary.. Familiarity with communications-specific software including Cision or Muck Rack, Critical Mention or TV Eyes, and digital asset management systems like Media Valet.. Graphic design and/or video editing experience preferred.
To advance that mission, we develop cutting-edge policy solutions in the areas of clean power, advanced manufacturing, and carbon innovation.. collaborates with public and private sector stakeholders on innovations in nuclear energy, carbon capture, hydropower, natural gas, geothermal, energy storage, critical minerals, and heavy industry to enable private-sector deployment of critical technologies.. ClearPath’s Government Affairs Manager will primarily support the House of Representatives outreach and education, but will do some outreach with the Senate, Federal Agencies, and state governments.. government relations, public policy, federal agency, Capitol Hill, clean energy.. Fully stocked office kitchen in newly renovated office on Capitol Hill
We are seeking a Sustainability Strategy Consultant to lead the development and coordination of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Enterprise and Sustainability Strategic Plan and Equity Strategies Action Plan. You will have deep expertise in environmental policy, strategic planning, and sustainability best practices across the utility sector.. Advise on emerging technologies and climate risk strategies, providing policy and financial assessments of innovations such as hydrogen infrastructure, offshore wind, fiber optics, and small nuclear systems, while evaluating climate adaptation pathways and rate reform models.. Proven subject matter expertise in multiple key domains, including strategic planning, environmental justice, Scope 3 emissions reporting, carbon markets, nature-based solutions, sustainable supply chains, and utility benchmarking-particularly in the context of state and federal regulatory environments like CEQA, CPUC, or CARB.. Deep knowledge of climate risk mitigation, adaptation planning, and utility innovation trends, including rate design reform, decarbonization pathways, and commercial viability of emerging clean technologies.. Fortuna is an active member of multiple California service agreements, including the CMAS, ITMSA (Tier 2), and CalPERS SpringFed Pool, as well as multiple municipalities and large corporation vendor pools
Our Climate and Energy Program advances domestic policies at the federal, state, and regional levels that curb greenhouse gas emissions, speed an equitable transition to clean energy and industry, and expand natural and technological carbon removal.. The Fellow will provide research, writing, and advocacy support for projects throughout our program portfolio, with a specific focus on sustainable aviation fuel, offshore wind energy, and clean energy transmission, working a 40-hour weekly schedule.. The Climate and Energy Program Fellow will report directly to the Senior Program Manager, Climate and Energy Policy.. Research, write, and provide coordination support for reports, blogs, memos, and factsheets primarily about climate change impacts and mitigation strategies for wildlife related to transmission development on- and offshore, sustainable aviation fuel, and offshore wind energy.. Monitor congressional hearings and briefings and track federal legislation; draft materials for policymaker audiences; potentially attend occasional meetings on Capitol Hill.
The Program Officer will support key initiatives within the Ocean Markets and Finance program’s growing body of work with guidance and support from the Manager, Blue Finance (Ocean ESG), and other relevant Ocean Markets and Finance senior team members.. The Ocean Markets and Finance team engages companies and financial institutions (FIs) operating in, or financing activities in, key ocean sectors including seafood, shipping, offshore wind, and coastal and marine tourism, to help them minimize their negative environmental and social impacts, improve the sustainability of their operations, and make long-term investments in seascapes where they operate to support the transition towards a nature positive future.. The Program Officer will have substantial project management and administrative skills, and a familiarity with, and strong interest in, developing subject matter expertise in sustainable finance, corporate sustainability, and marine conservation.. Support FI engagement on sustainable blue finance with guidance from the Manager, Blue Finance (Ocean ESG), including research, analysis and report development, PowerPoint deck development, partnership proposal development, webinar management, knowledge and resource management, internal coordination within the WWF network, and external stakeholder engagement.. Knowledge of, or strong desire to learn about, blended and innovative financing mechanisms in the ocean space, such as financing for conservation and community-based enterprises, insurance and finance for projects or ecosystems that support and reward resilience such as mangroves, coral reefs and sustainable fisheries, impact bonds or blue bonds or other financing instruments
Contribute to developing knowledge products on climate change adaptation and other sectoral areas, such as gender and Indigenous Peoples.. At least 3 years relevant work experience in fields related to climate change specifically adaptation/ecosystem-based adaptation, ecosystem management, sustainable development, international development, and/or environmental science.. A relevant university degree in a subject relevant to natural resources management, geography, international development, conservation science, environmental policy, etc.. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST).. IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
PE Investment Associate - Climate & Sustainability This range is provided by Piper Maddox.. They are a specialty finance firm focused in impactful, future thinking sustainable investments for the environment and social economy including investments, but not limited to, renewable and clean energy, renewable fuels, sustainable agriculture and food supply chain, and more.. As a 5 years old business, they have already committed over $400M in funds and have raised over $1B in total from investors that include Macquarie and Oak Tree Capital.. 2-5 years of experience for Associate in private equity, project finance or investment banking in an energy transition or sustainability deal team.. Must have passion for sustainability, climate change investing and company building.
To advance our mission, we are seeking a Marine Scientist to join our Offshore Wind Energy team.. Your scientific expertise will inform policy positions and advocacy efforts that ensure offshore wind development is compatible with wildlife conservation goals.. You will report to the Offshore Wind Energy team’s Senior Policy Specialist and alongside NWF colleagues on the broader Climate & Energy and Science teams.. Advanced degree or equivalent experience in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline, with a focus on species-level research, conservation biology, or marine ecosystem dynamics.. Experience evaluating the impacts of offshore wind or other ocean uses (e.g., vessel traffic, noise, electromagnetic fields, habitat alteration) on marine species such as marine mammals, sea turtles, fish, invertebrates, seabirds, and/or the benthos.
In this role, the Senior Portfolio Energy & Sustainability Manager will serve a single client as a member of large, global sustainability team.. The Senior Portfolio Energy & Sustainability Manager will report to the America’s sustainability team lead and drive the development and execution of an energy, water and waste management program in order to meet the client’s energy, water, and carbon footprint reduction and landfill diversion goals working through JLL’s Integrated Facilities Management team.. Advanced understanding of energy and water conservation measures. Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services.. Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
About the Role We are looking to add a Sustainability Manager to our Facilities Management team located in Washington DC. As a Sustainability Manager , you will support specific buildings to drive sustainability strategies, policies, programs, and initiatives.. The role includes researching sustainability areas such as Data Analytics, Technology, Building Interiors/Exteriors, Energy Conservation, Green Cleaning, Waste Management & Recycling, Landscaping, and more.. You Should Have The ideal candidate will have at least one of the following certifications: LEED AP, Certified Energy Manager, Renewable Energy Professional, ISSP, or CFM.. Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field preferred.. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, gym membership, and Employee Assistance Program.
Systems Change Lab is a collaborative initiative that aims to spur action at the pace and scale needed to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges: limiting global warming to 1.56C, halting biodiversity loss and building a just economy.. Convened by World Resources Institute and the Bezos Earth Fund, Systems Change Lab supports the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions and works with key partners and funders including Climate Action Tracker (a project of Climate Analytics and New Climate Institute), Climate Works Foundation, Global Environment Facility, Just Climate, Mission Possible Partnership, Systemiq, University of Exeter, and the University of Tokyos Center for Global Commons, among others.. You should have a demonstrated track record of conducting independent research at the intersection of climate change and biodiversity; experience writing technical reports, working papers, and issue briefs, among other publications; familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods; and a deep commitment to using science-based research findings to inform the work of governments, corporations, and civil society organizations.. In addressing peer reviewers feedback, contribute research and analysis on topics related to nature-based solutions for climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program.. We seek a Sustainability Manager for our Facilities Management team in Washington DC. You will support specific buildings, driving sustainability strategies, policies, programs, and initiatives.. The role includes researching sustainability areas such as Data Analytics, Technology, Energy Conservation, Green Cleaning, Waste Management, Recycling, Landscaping, and more.. The ideal candidate will have at least one of the following certifications: LEED AP, Certified Energy Manager, Renewable Energy Professional, ISSP, or Certified Facility Manager.. Education requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.