ECP Fall 2026 – Centre for Nature and Climate, Greater China

The Centre for Nature and Climate (CNC) at the World Economic Forum is seeking an intern to support the execution of current initiative deliverables and identify emerging opportunities in China related to climate and nature transitions. The role involves research, stakeholder management, event support, communications, and digital innovation to advance the Forum's climate and nature agenda.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and support workstream outputs in the form of reports, blogs, videos, and other knowledge products related to food transition, ecosystem and nature positive transition, and general sustainability agenda.
• Support outreach, coordination, and onboarding of thematic relevant stakeholders from public sectors and business partners.
• Facilitate internal alignment across Forum teams and with external collaborators.
• Assist in the design and delivery of co-branded and co-hosted sessions, workshops, single session event, casual gatherings and other joint activities with NDRC and other stakeholders.
• Draft communication materials, including agendas, blogs, and social media content, to enhance the visibility of China's green transition and the Forum's Centre for Nature and Climate initiatives.
• Support the integration of digital tools and innovative approaches in project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Undertake other related tasks that are institutionally important as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Preferred fields include Environmental Studies, Science/Engineering, Business Administration, Public Policy, and Social Sciences (or related disciplines).
• A master’s degree with 1–3 years of professional experience is preferred.
• Recent graduates with deep subject-matter expertise will also be considered.
• Relevant experience in business consulting, project management, operational excellence, or NGO work is highly valued.
• Specialized experience in agriculture, food systems, earth sciences, ecology, or carbon/climate initiatives is a distinct advantage.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality results against tight deadlines is essential.
• Entrepreneurial, self-starting individuals with broad intellectual curiosity are sought.
• Collaborative team player with outstanding communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to challenges.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to craft insight reports and deliver compelling pitches/presentations.
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese is mandatory.

Skills

• Environmental Studies
• Science and Engineering
• Business Administration
• Public Policy
• Social Sciences
• Project Management
• Operational Excellence
• Business Consultancy
• NGO Experience
• Agricultural Sector Expertise
• Food Systems Knowledge
• Earth Sciences
• Ecology
• Carbon Initiatives
• Climate Change Initiatives
• Research
• Stakeholder Management
• Event Support
• Communications
• Digital Innovation
• Report Writing
• Presentation Skills
• English Fluency
• Mandarin Fluency

Languages

English, Mandarin Chinese