Climate Change Policy Advisor & Writer- U.N Climate Change Conference

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Human and Nature Youth Club
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Preferred learners
  • Canada
  • Academic experience
Categories
International development Environmental sustainability Humanities Media Law and policy
Skills
community sustainability climate policy
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

We want an analytical and positive Policy Advisor (At least 3rd year undergrad or above) to help us write a professional policy document for a Canada-wide youth-led climate change conference following a United Nations framework. The policy document will be demands by Canadian youth to Canadian decision-makers on action they need to take on climate change and sustainability within Canada, as well as more broadly to the world leaders at COP. We wish to write a specific and detailed document that references existing Canadian policy/legislation. This project is focused on ensuring the policy document is effective, relevant, and practical to current policy in Canada and so it can make an impact in the COP conference.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise us on current policy in Canada surrounding climate change, sustainability, especially in climate justice, biodiversity, building sustainable communities, and extreme weather
  • Consult/help to write an effective policy document
What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
  • Research current/proposed climate change policy in Canada in the weeks before the conference
  • Design an outline and methodology for the policy document in the weeks before the conference
  • After the conference, provide support for writing our policy/legislative recommendations surrounding climate action in Canada
How will you support learners in completing the project?

The role will have direct interaction with the lead conference youth organizer with, at minimum, bi-weekly check-ins, the opportunity to draft plans as a team, get feedback through every stage of the process, and an opportunity to reflect and learn lessons through the project. Students will receive mentorship in managing large-scale projects and operating in a work-like environment.

About the company

We are a non-profit organization with the mission to inspire the next generation to interact responsibly with the environment, by providing nature-focused curriculum, outdoor field trips and competitions to youth in Vancouver, British Columbia.