Intern Profile: Central Government Climate Landscaping

At the Climate and Sustainability Initiative (CSI), we are on a mission to accelerate decarbonisation in Asia and Africa. Registered in Singapore, CSI is dedicated to pioneering impactful research and implementing strategic programs in the power, transport, industrial, and financial sectors. Our initiatives are designed to drive tangible sustainability transitions by bridging gaps, designing solutions, and facilitating funding mechanisms that empower underserved stakeholders.

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Position: Intern Profile – Central Government Climate Landscaping
Location: New Delhi (Hybrid)
Reporting to: Engagement Lead

Background: The Climate and Sustainability Initiative (CSI) works closely with various government departments to facilitate India’s transition to a low-carbon economy. This effort requires a comprehensive understanding of existing policies, initiatives, and institutional anchors across central government ministries. This internship is designed to support that mapping process.

The objective of the Internship is to develop a comprehensive landscape of climate, sustainability, and sectoral transition-related policies and initiatives across all relevant central government ministries and departments, including identifying nodal persons and relevant institutional structures.

Scope of Work: The intern will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Desk Research:
   • Review websites, policy documents, reports, and press releases of all relevant central government ministries.
   • Identify ongoing and past initiatives related to climate action, energy transition, sustainable mobility, industrial decarbonisation, environmental regulation, adaptation, and climate finance.
2. Policy Mapping:
   • Compile a list of relevant policies and schemes under each ministry/department.
   • Classify initiatives under thematic buckets (e.g., energy, transport, finance, MSMEs, agriculture, forest & environment, water, etc.).
3. Institutional Mapping:
   • Identify nodal divisions/units within each ministry that oversee climate and sustainability-related work.
   • Collect contact details (emails/phone numbers if publicly available) and names of key officers/points of contact.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Governance, Economics, Sustainability, or related fields.
• Strong research and analytical skills; ability to navigate government websites and official documents.
• Familiarity with India’s climate policy landscape and central government institutional structures is an advantage.
• Proficient in data organization and documentation (Excel, Word, PowerPoint/Google Workspace).
• Detail-oriented, self-driven, and capable of working independently.

How to Apply?
Email us at: [email protected]
Subject Line: Application: Central Govt Landscaping Intern
Submit: Your CV and a compelling cover letter (preferably in PDF format), explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. CSI is an equal opportunity employer. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Be a part of the sustainability revolution!