Environmental Science & Policy Internship in Indonesia
Help with research, conservation and community projects in Indonesia.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As an Environmental Science & Policy intern in Indonesia, you might:
- Collect and enter field data on forests, coasts or waste.
- Research environmental rules and policies.
- Help run workshops and awareness events.
- Write short reports and project updates.
- Help plan conservation and sustainability projects.
You'll build research, writing and project skills, and see how environmental work happens on the ground.
Local know-how
What to know before you go
Environmental science and policy in Indonesia
Indonesia is one of the six countries of the Coral Triangle, the marine region WWF describes as the most diverse on the planet, and it also has vast forests and peatlands. Severe peat fires led the government to set up a dedicated agency to restore degraded peatland, and its work was later extended to mangroves. Peatland and mangrove restoration remain major themes across the country.
This is why many projects focus on restoration, coastal protection and community work, alongside research and reporting. Our internships in Indonesia are based in Jakarta and Bali. What you do depends on your host company, but you might help with data entry, research, short reports and workshops. Tell us on your free call with a career advisor which topic interests you most.
Job roles
Research Assistant Intern
Collect and analyze environmental data.
Policy Analysis Intern
Research rules and policies and summarize them.
Community Outreach Intern
Help run workshops and awareness events.
Sustainability Projects Intern
Help plan and track projects on waste, energy or water.
Environmental Education Intern
Help create learning materials for schools and communities.
Conservation Project Intern
Support projects that protect forests, reefs and wildlife.
Your exact tasks depend on your host company, and all our host companies in Indonesia work in English.
The industry
The Environmental Science & Policy industry in Indonesia
Economic impact
Indonesia has some of the world's largest rainforests and coral reefs, and both are under pressure from deforestation and plastic waste.
Technology
Teams use satellite images, mapping tools and simple sensors to track forests, coasts and pollution.
Career opportunities
Research, policy, conservation and education are all open to you, and your internship helps you see which path fits.
Prices
How much it costs
Asia Internship Program prices depend on your program and how long you stay. See the destination page for the full price table.
FAQ
Questions interns ask
Can I do a marine or forest conservation internship in Indonesia?
Some host companies work on marine or forest topics. We can't promise a particular one, but tell us your interest and we'll look for the closest match.
Do I need to speak Bahasa Indonesia for an environmental internship in Indonesia?
No. Host companies work in English. A few words of Bahasa Indonesia help in daily life.
Do I need an environmental science degree to intern in Indonesia?
No. Students, graduates and career changers aged 18 and over are welcome.
Applications open all year
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It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.