Environmental Science & Policy internship in Spain
Work on research, sustainability and environmental policy projects in Spain.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As an Environmental Science & Policy intern in Spain, you might:
- Help develop and roll out environmental policies.
- Research local ecosystems and analyze the data.
- Help run outreach and education programs on sustainability.
- Support conservation and renewable energy projects.
- Help with environmental impact assessments.
You'll build research, policy and project skills for environmental work.
Local know-how
What to know before you go
Environmental science and policy in Spain
Spain's environmental work is very place-based. Near Valencia, the Albufera Natural Park is a freshwater lagoon and wetland surrounded by rice fields. It is protected under Natura 2000 and the Ramsar Convention, and farming, fishing and wildlife all depend on the same water. That makes it a good example of how policy, science and local livelihoods meet in Spain.
Water is a recurring theme across the country, from drought planning to protecting wetlands and coasts, so research, data and monitoring are a big part of this field. Depending on your host company, you might help with fieldwork, data or outreach rather than technical decisions. Our programs in Spain run in Valencia and Barcelona.
Job roles
Research Assistant Intern
Help with fieldwork and data for environmental studies.
Policy Development Intern
Help draft and review sustainability policies.
Environmental Education Intern
Run workshops that raise awareness of environmental issues.
Project Management Intern
Help plan and run renewable energy or conservation projects.
Sustainability Analyst Intern
Assess how organizations can work more sustainably.
Conservation Intern
Take part in habitat restoration and species monitoring.
Your exact tasks depend on your host company, and all our host companies in Spain work in English.
The industry
The Environmental Science & Policy industry in Spain
Economic impact
Spain is one of Europe's biggest producers of solar and wind power, and water and drought are major policy topics.
Technology
Renewable energy, water management and monitoring tools create a lot of the new environmental work.
Career opportunities
Policy, consulting, conservation and renewable energy roles are all options, 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
Do I need a science degree for an environmental internship in Spain?
No. You can be a student, a graduate or a career changer. We match you based on your skills and goals.
Will I do fieldwork or office work?
It depends on your host company. Some placements involve field visits, while others focus on research, data or policy writing. Tell your career advisor which you prefer.
Do I need Spanish for an environmental internship in Spain?
No. Your host company works in English. Basic Spanish helps in the field and with local partners.
Is Valencia or Barcelona better for environmental work?
We run programs in both. We'll suggest one based on your field, your goals and what is available at your start date.
Applications open all year
Your field, somewhere new.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.