Environmental Science & Policy Internship in Vietnam
Help with research, climate and conservation projects in Vietnam.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As an Environmental Science & Policy intern in Vietnam, you might:
- Collect and enter data on water, land or waste.
- Research environmental and climate 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 work in Vietnam
Vietnam is highly exposed to climate risk, so environmental work there is very practical. At COP26 in 2021, the government committed to net zero emissions by 2050, and it has repeated that goal since. Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta face flood and sea-level risks, and air pollution is a regular concern in Hanoi.
That shapes the work. Environmental teams in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City deal with topics such as air and water monitoring, flood and climate adaptation, waste, energy and public awareness. Depending on your host, you might help with data, policy research, reports and outreach, and see how national targets turn into local projects. Our interns in Vietnam work in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. It's a good place to learn if you want a career in climate or sustainability.
Job roles
Conservation Research Intern
Collect and analyze data for conservation projects.
Policy Analysis Intern
Research rules and policies and summarize them.
Community Outreach Intern
Help run workshops and awareness events.
Climate Change Intern
Support projects that cut emissions or help communities adapt.
Sustainable Development Intern
Help plan and track projects on waste, energy or water.
Environmental Education Intern
Help create learning materials for schools and communities.
Your exact tasks depend on your host company, and all our host companies in Vietnam work in English.
The industry
The Environmental Science & Policy Industry in Vietnam
Economic impact
Vietnam's Mekong Delta is one of the regions most exposed to rising sea levels, and fast growth puts pressure on air and water.
Technology
Teams use mapping tools, satellite images and sensors to track floods, pollution and land use.
Career opportunities
Research, policy, climate 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
Do I need to speak Vietnamese for an environmental internship in Vietnam?
No. Our host companies work in English. Vietnamese helps with fieldwork and daily life, but it isn't required for the job.
Why is Vietnam a good place for climate and environment experience?
The country faces real climate pressures, from flooding in the Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh City to air quality in Hanoi, so there is plenty of project work to learn from.
Do I need an environmental science degree to apply?
No. We welcome students, graduates and career changers. An interest in research, data or policy is what matters, and tasks depend on the host company.
Applications open all year
Your field, somewhere new.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.